Just the ticket

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phrase

Exactly what is needed or desired.

A vacation is just the ticket for relaxing and recharging.
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Often appears as...

  • that's just the ticket
  • this is just the ticket

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Positive Connotation

The phrase often implies satisfaction with a solution or situation.

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Finding a qualified tutor was just the ticket for improving my grades.
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Informal Use

It's casual language, typically used in informal conversations.

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A cup of hot tea is just the ticket on a cold day.
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Solution Oriented

Use it when highlighting a problem's solution, rather than discussing the problem itself.

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These noise-cancelling headphones are just the ticket for studying in a noisy dorm.
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