Tick all the/somebody’s boxes
verb phrase
To satisfy all of someone's requirements or preferences.
The candidate ticked all our boxes, so we decided to hire him
Often appears as...
- tick all the right boxes
- tick all my boxes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To fulfil all the necessary or desired elements.
This vacation spot ticks all the boxes for a perfect holiday: beautiful scenery, good weather, and delicious food
Often appears as...
- tick all the right boxes
- the product ticks all the boxes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To satisfy all of someone's requirements or preferences.
The candidate ticked all our boxes, so we decided to hire him
Often appears as...
- tick all the right boxes
- tick all my boxes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To fulfil all the necessary or desired elements.
This vacation spot ticks all the boxes for a perfect holiday: beautiful scenery, good weather, and delicious food
Often appears as...
- tick all the right boxes
- the product ticks all the boxes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Assessment
What 'ticks all the boxes' is based on personal opinion or criteria.
For me, any phone that lasts all day ticks all my boxes.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
It's an idiom often used in casual speech and writing, not in formal documents.
Jake's friendly attitude really ticks all the boxes for our team.
Pro Tip 3/3Express Satisfaction
Use it when expressing overall satisfaction with someone or something.
Our new team member ticks all the boxes in terms of skills and personality.
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