ticket to ride
The phrase "ticket to ride" can be both literal and metaphorical, indicating either a means of transportation or an opportunity to achieve something.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)An opportunity or means to achieve something that would otherwise be difficult or impossible.
Example
- Winning the scholarship was his ticket to ride to a better future.
A2Transportation
(literal)A pass or permit that allows someone to travel on a specific mode of transportation.
Example
- She bought a ticket to ride the train to the city.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ticket to ride":
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