# tick a lot of boxes

idiom

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Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Synonym of tick all the boxes.

## Examples

- This new apartment ticks a lot of boxes for me.
- The candidate ticked a lot of boxes, so we decided to invite her for a second interview.
- While the proposal was not perfect, it ticked a lot of boxes regarding our long-term sustainability goals and budget requirements.

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