Punched ticket In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "punched ticket", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-09-11 10:09

Meaning of Punched ticket (redirected from punch (one's) ticket )

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.

Grammar and Usage of Punch (one's) ticket

Verb Forms

  • punched (one's) ticket
  • punching (one's) ticket

The verb "punch" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Punch (one's) ticket

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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