Just the ticket
phrase
Exactly what is needed or desired.
A vacation is just the ticket for relaxing and recharging.

Often appears as...
- that's just the ticket
- this is just the ticket
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Exactly what is needed or desired.
A vacation is just the ticket for relaxing and recharging.

Often appears as...
- that's just the ticket
- this is just the ticket
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Positive Connotation
The phrase often implies satisfaction with a solution or situation.

Finding a qualified tutor was just the ticket for improving my grades.
Informal Use
It's casual language, typically used in informal conversations.

A cup of hot tea is just the ticket on a cold day.
Solution Oriented
Use it when highlighting a problem's solution, rather than discussing the problem itself.

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