to meet all the requirements · to satisfy all the criteria
Ever spent ages looking for that perfect something—a new laptop, a house, or even just the right pair of shoes? When you finally find it and it literally has everything you wanted, from the color to the features, this is your go-to phrase! It means an item or situation perfectly matches all your specific needs and desires. 🎉
💡 **Pro Tip!** This idiom implies a comprehensive fulfillment of conditions. Think of a checklist with little boxes next to each requirement. When you find something that checks every single box, it 'ticks all the boxes'! It's super useful for describing a purchase that feels just right, even if it's a bit pricey. 😉
You've been searching for weeks for a specific kind of coffee maker with a timer, a grinder, and a self-cleaning function. You finally find one that has all these features. Which English expression fits this situation? A. to drop the ball B. to tick all the boxes C. to get cold feet