Meanings
From golden + ticket; from golden referring to something valuable or desirable and ticket as something necessary for obtaining something. Popularized by the winning tickets in Roald Dahl's 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
How to pronounce "golden ticket":
AU
A qualification, person or thing that can provide positive opportunities.
Example Sentences
1
Winning the lottery was like getting a golden ticket to a life of luxury.
2
Earning a scholarship to that prestigious university is a golden ticket to success.
3
She felt like she had a golden ticket when she got the job offer from her dream company.
4
Receiving an invitation to the exclusive party felt like holding a golden ticket.
5
Getting a reservation at that renowned restaurant is like having a golden ticket in the culinary world.
