go on tick

go on tick

To purchase something on credit. "Tick" is short for "ticket," a note that showed one's debt (although this practice is less common today). Primarily heard in UK. I had to go on tick for a bunch of last-minute purchases because I've already spent so much on this trip! Well, if you need groceries and won't get paid for another week, just go on tick.
See also: go, on, tick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get (something) on tick
  • get, buy, etc. something on tick
  • buy (something) on tick
  • tick
  • half a tick
  • tick all the (right) boxes
  • on tick
  • engorge itself on (something)
  • engorge itself with (something)
  • tick by