tick all the (right) boxes
tick all the (right) boxes
To satisfy or fulfill everything that is necessary or desired. Primarily heard in UK. Of course, a prospective employee may tick all the right boxes on paper but might not be suited to the job once they're actually working for you. His newest thriller ticks all the boxes the author's fans will be hoping for.
See also: all, box, tick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- go on tick
- tick
- nothing for it
- there's nothing (else) for it (but to do something)
- there's nothing for it
- there's only one thing for it
- buy (something) on tick
- get (something) on tick
- get, buy, etc. something on tick