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tick a lot of boxes

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of tick all the boxes.


Examples
SIMPLE

This new apartment ticks a lot of boxes for me.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate ticked a lot of boxes, so we decided to invite her for a second interview.

COMPLEX

While the proposal was not perfect, it ticked a lot of boxes regarding our long-term sustainability goals and budget requirements.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    that's your lot

    That is the end; there is no more; that's it; that's all

  2. 02

    tick all the boxes

    To fulfill all the requirements, especially as itemized in a list; to have all the needed characteristics; to complete all the steps in a process in an orderly manner.

  3. 03

    tick over

    To run smoothly and without problems.

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