the ticket

the ticket {n.}

Exactly what is needed. — Often used with "just".

This airtight locker is just the ticket for storing your winter clothes.

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[split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. * /Mr. Jones voted a split ticket./ * /An independent voter likes a split ticket./ Contrast: [STRAIGHT TICKET]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[straight ticket] {n.} A vote for all the candidates of a single party. * /Uncle Fred was a loyal member of his party. He always voted the straight ticket./ Contrast: […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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