be just the ticket
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As I imagine the series will do well — mystery with a smattering of horror seems very much what the people want — more may be just the ticket for some people.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Jack Dempsey hasn't played a whole pile of rugby but his carrying and his intensity might be just the ticket to get Scotland over the line.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025
So hiking, diving, caving and other activities on secluded volcanic islands 900 or so miles from the rest of Europe seemed to be just the ticket.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
Nonetheless, a midday solo excursion or a teatime rendezvous for one might be just the ticket.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2021
“There’s a place on the edge of the village that would be just the ticket, but I don’t suppose it could be bought for love nor money.”
From Across the Years by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)
