How to Pronounce "tick all the boxes"
expression
ˈtɪk/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑksəz/, /ˈbɑksɪz
TIK awl thuh BAHK-siz
tˈɪk/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒksɪz
TIK awl thuh BOKS-iz
Definition
To meet all the criteria or requirements for something; to fulfill every expectation or standard needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪk/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑksəz/, /ˈbɑksɪz
British English
tˈɪk/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒksɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIK awl thuh BAHK-siz
UK
TIK awl thuh BOKS-iz
Listen in Context
This job ticks all the boxes for me.
Her application ticked all the boxes.
Does this phone tick all the boxes you want?
He’s smart, funny, and kind—he really ticks all the boxes.