Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

that's the ticket

idiom
/ðæts ðə ˈtɪkɪt/
Definition
An expression used to affirm or agree with something, indicating that it is precisely what is needed or desired.
Examples
  • When she suggested a weekend getaway, I thought, "That's the ticket!"
  • The new design for the app? That's the ticket to attracting more users!
  • When he fixed the issue, I knew that was the ticket to solving the project’s timeline problems.
Meaning
The phrase ‘that’s the ticket’ signifies that a certain idea, action, or proposal is exactly right or suitable in a given context. It’s often used to encourage or support a suggestion.
Synonyms
  • Exactly right
  • Just what I needed
  • Spot on