How to Pronounce "punch your ticket"
expression
ˈpəntʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
PUNCH yur TIK-it
pˈʌntʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɪkɪt
PUNCH yaw TIK-it
Definition
To secure your place or achieve a necessary requirement, especially to advance to the next stage or participate in something (like a competition or event). Sometimes, it can also mean to die (slang, rare).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəntʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
British English
pˈʌntʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɪkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUNCH yur TIK-it
UK
PUNCH yaw TIK-it
Listen in Context
The team punched their ticket to the finals after a close game.
You need to win this round to punch your ticket to the next stage.
After months of hard work, she finally punched her ticket to the national team.
All we have to do is win this game and we'll punch our ticket to the playoffs.