Tick all the/somebody’s boxes
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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