Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-one-way-ticket-to-something

idiom

/ˌeɪ ˈwʌnˌweɪ ˈtɪkɪt tu ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

Definition

A phrase indicating a situation or decision that leads definitively to a particular outcome, usually implying that there is no chance of returning to a previous state.

Examples

Choosing to invest all your savings in that risky startup feels like a one-way ticket to financial ruin.
When she agreed to move away for her job, it seemed like a one-way ticket to a new life.
Ignoring your health can be a one-way ticket to serious medical issues.