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candy  #29472  Mon, 10 May 04 09:44 AM
Does the word "ticket" have a special meaning?

A: "Finally he agreed with my idea."
B: "That's the ticket.!"

Would you please explain the meaning of this sentence for me? Huh? [:^)]
I don't understand this phrase.....!!
  
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Mike in Japan  #29474  Mon, 10 May 04 11:11 AM
Hi Candy.
Sorry, I do not know the origin of this phrase, but it means 'that is what is needed' or 'that's right'.
Maybe someone can help with the origin.
Cheers Smile [:)]
  
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candy  #29544  Tue, 11 May 04 07:30 AM
Ah, now I understand. Thanks for your help. Smile [:)]
  
suzi  #29633  Wed, 12 May 04 08:19 AM
it has a metaphoric feel to it - tickets giving you the means to travel / progress?
  
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maj  #29651  Wed, 12 May 04 09:11 AM
Suzi, you are so good at metaphors! Could you explain this last one a bit further, I don't think I get it in the above-mentioned context?
  
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Mike in Japan  #29654  Wed, 12 May 04 09:22 AM
Possibly, or maybe related to gambling ... 'That is the winning ticket' ... I'm only guessing here Smile [:)]
  
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