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How to Pronounce "tick a lot of boxes"

expression

TIK uh-LOT uhv BAHK-siz
TIK uh-LOT uhv BOK-siz

Definition

To satisfy many requirements or meet a lot of expected qualities, often making something very appealing or suitable for a situation.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈtɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbɑksəz/, /ˈbɑksɪz

British English

tˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒt/ /ˈɒv/ /bˈɒksɪz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TIK uh-LOT uhv BAHK-siz

UK

TIK uh-LOT uhv BOK-siz

Listen in Context

This phone ticks a lot of boxes for me.

The new candidate ticks a lot of boxes for the job.

This holiday package ticks a lot of boxes for families.

Her resume really ticks a lot of boxes—she's got experience and great skills.