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Jimmy Hung
2022-09-11 10:09
Punch (one's) ticket verb phrase
To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
After I bought the ticket, the bus aide quickly punched my ticket.
Hold this and take your seat first. I will come and punch your ticket soon.
To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
She has punched her ticket to her second Olympics Games.
You have punched your ticket to the final round with this win.
The verb "punch" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
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Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.
