Old tickets at the London Transport Museum
Today's Phrase
If you say something is just the ticket, it's exactly what you wanted or needed.
Examples:
These boots are just the ticket for our walking holiday in the Alps.
Jane said my low-fat cake was just the ticket for someone who's on a diet.
Take note
Big ticket items are things which are expensive to buy like cars, washing machines or fridges.
Example:
Now the sales have started it's a great time to buy some big ticket items at a good price.
Interesting fact
The most expensive ticket ever sold for an Olympic event was for the London 2012 Games. The 拢2,012 ticket was for the Opening Ceremony, according to Guinness World Records. Cheaper tickets for the event were also available for only 拢20!
