split ticket

Related to split ticket: straight ticket

split (one's) ticket

To vote for candidates from more than one political party for different roles in public office. It has become increasingly uncommon for voters to split their ticket by voting for candidates from both parties.

split ticket

A ballot cast for candidates of more than one party, as in I'm registered as an Independent, and indeed I usually vote a split ticket. This idiom uses ticket in the sense of "a list of nominees for office," a usage dating from the late 1700s. Also see straight ticket.

See also: split, ticket

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

split (one's) ticket
split the ticket
ticker
the shoe is on the other foot
shoe is on the other foot
shoe is on the other foot, the
the boot is on the other foot
ride off in all directions
run off in all directions
I’ve got to split

References in periodicals archive

We demonstrate the validity of these estimates and then combine them with other data to determine what causes American voters to split tickets. We find strong evidence for the contention that candidates - not voters - are primarily responsible for producing divided government.

A new approach to the study of ticket splitting

Mr Donovan explained why his staff did not offer split tickets to customers, even when this was a cheaper option.

Passengers losing out in ticketing system

A split ticket for the same journey on the same date would see rail users paying PS29 from Cardiff Central to Crewe and PS40 from Crewe to Edinburgh, a total journey cost of PS69 and a difference of PS101.40 from a direct ticket.

So are we being taken for a ride over train ticket prices?

"Anybody choosing to buy split tickets at the station would have to research the tickets needed beforehand and tell the ticket clerk the exact combination of tickets they require," the spokesman said.

revealed: the travel secret that could save you thousands

Restaurants industry users can design their own touch-enabled menu through SpotSync Checkout and add the additional features of table seating, tips, split tickets and more.

Online Point of Sale Software SpotSync Checkout Adds New Features to Dashboard and User Interface Screens

As parties operate in such a political climate, the electorate is less likely to vote split tickets and that fact alone accentuates the impact of variations of turnout from one election to the next)

Policy point-counterpoint: is divided government good for the United States?

The closest they came to preferencing the Liberals was printing split tickets, advising supporters to decide which of the major parties they wanted to vote for after giving their first preference to the Greens.

Dealing in Green: Christopher Scanlon defends the Tasmanian Green's election strategy

PLANS for a sweeping overhaul of rail ticketing to stop passengers having to buy split tickets to get the cheapest fares have been revealed.

Rail fares overhaul to stop 'split ticketing'

PROPOSALS for a sweeping overhaul of rail ticketing in Britain aim to stop passengers having to buy split tickets to get the cheapest fares for some journeys.

Plans to overhaul fares could end split ticketing

An ordinary return from Birmingham International to New Street would be PS3.70, so to buy split tickets from Birmingham International to Liverpool Lime Street would save PS33.30.

Railing at ticket price differences

Rail website trainsplit.com has introduced a journey planner to help you work out where to split tickets.

HOW TO CUT THE COST OF YOUR TICKET

"Passengers will especially welcome the commitment that the change will not mean that rail fares will go up but rather that end-to-end fares will be lower than buying split tickets.

FARE PLAY; END TO TICKET-BUYING CHAOS 250,000 train journey prices cut by up to 40%

ALEX McLeish has backed the SFA's decision to split tickets for Saturday's Scottish Cup final 50 50 between the two clubs.

FOOTBALL: FINAL SPLIT JUST THE TICKET

<B Rail passengers are being urged to 'split tickets' to offset fare rises

POUND NOTES

Some passengers are buying two split tickets and saving up to pounds 2,000 a year.

pounds 1k less for more rail miles

词组	split ticket
释义	split ticket Related to split ticket: straight ticket split (one's) ticket To vote for candidates from more than one political party for different roles in public office. It has become increasingly uncommon for voters to split their ticket by voting for candidates from both parties. See also: split, ticket Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. split ticket A ballot cast for candidates of more than one party, as in I'm registered as an Independent, and indeed I usually vote a split ticket. This idiom uses ticket in the sense of "a list of nominees for office," a usage dating from the late 1700s. Also see straight ticket. See also: split, ticket The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: split (one's) ticket split the ticket ticker the shoe is on the other foot shoe is on the other foot shoe is on the other foot, the the boot is on the other foot ride off in all directions run off in all directions I’ve got to split References in periodicals archive We demonstrate the validity of these estimates and then combine them with other data to determine what causes American voters to split tickets. We find strong evidence for the contention that candidates - not voters - are primarily responsible for producing divided government. A new approach to the study of ticket splitting Mr Donovan explained why his staff did not offer split tickets to customers, even when this was a cheaper option. Passengers losing out in ticketing system A split ticket for the same journey on the same date would see rail users paying PS29 from Cardiff Central to Crewe and PS40 from Crewe to Edinburgh, a total journey cost of PS69 and a difference of PS101.40 from a direct ticket. So are we being taken for a ride over train ticket prices? "Anybody choosing to buy split tickets at the station would have to research the tickets needed beforehand and tell the ticket clerk the exact combination of tickets they require," the spokesman said. revealed: the travel secret that could save you thousands Restaurants industry users can design their own touch-enabled menu through SpotSync Checkout and add the additional features of table seating, tips, split tickets and more. Online Point of Sale Software SpotSync Checkout Adds New Features to Dashboard and User Interface Screens As parties operate in such a political climate, the electorate is less likely to vote split tickets and that fact alone accentuates the impact of variations of turnout from one election to the next) Policy point-counterpoint: is divided government good for the United States? The closest they came to preferencing the Liberals was printing split tickets, advising supporters to decide which of the major parties they wanted to vote for after giving their first preference to the Greens. Dealing in Green: Christopher Scanlon defends the Tasmanian Green's election strategy PLANS for a sweeping overhaul of rail ticketing to stop passengers having to buy split tickets to get the cheapest fares have been revealed. Rail fares overhaul to stop 'split ticketing' PROPOSALS for a sweeping overhaul of rail ticketing in Britain aim to stop passengers having to buy split tickets to get the cheapest fares for some journeys. Plans to overhaul fares could end split ticketing An ordinary return from Birmingham International to New Street would be PS3.70, so to buy split tickets from Birmingham International to Liverpool Lime Street would save PS33.30. Railing at ticket price differences Rail website trainsplit.com has introduced a journey planner to help you work out where to split tickets. HOW TO CUT THE COST OF YOUR TICKET "Passengers will especially welcome the commitment that the change will not mean that rail fares will go up but rather that end-to-end fares will be lower than buying split tickets. FARE PLAY; END TO TICKET-BUYING CHAOS 250,000 train journey prices cut by up to 40% ALEX McLeish has backed the SFA's decision to split tickets for Saturday's Scottish Cup final 50 50 between the two clubs. FOOTBALL: FINAL SPLIT JUST THE TICKET <B Rail passengers are being urged to 'split tickets' to offset fare rises POUND NOTES Some passengers are buying two split tickets and saving up to pounds 2,000 a year. pounds 1k less for more rail miles
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