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write one's own ticket

idiom
Meaning

To be empowered to choose whichever job, financial arrangement, or course of action one desires.


Examples
SIMPLE

With those skills, you can write your own ticket.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning the national championship, the young athlete could write her own ticket regarding which team she wanted to join.

COMPLEX

Because his research revolutionized the entire industry, the scientist found himself in the rare position of being able to write his own ticket at any university in the world.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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