How to Pronounce "just the ticket"
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
JUHST-thuh-TIK-uht
dʒˈʌst/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɪkɪt
JUST-thuh-TIK-it
Definition
An informal expression meaning something is exactly what is needed or wanted in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɪkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHST-thuh-TIK-uht
UK
JUST-thuh-TIK-it
Listen in Context
A hot cup of tea is just the ticket on a cold day.
This simple recipe is just the ticket for a quick dinner.
A day at the beach sounds like just the ticket.
If you're tired, a quick nap might be just the ticket.