pick

ticket

See:

SPLIT TICKET,

STRAIGHT TICKET,

THE TICKET,

WALKING PAPERS also WALKING TICKET.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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split ticket

[split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. * /Mr. Jones voted a split ticket./ * /An independent voter likes a split ticket./ Contrast: [STRAIGHT TICKET]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

straight ticket

[straight ticket] {n.} A vote for all the candidates of a single party. * /Uncle Fred was a loyal member of his party. He always voted the straight ticket./ Contrast: […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

walking papers

[walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.}, {informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. * /The boss was not satisfied with Paul's work and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

the ticket

[the ticket] {n.} Exactly what is needed. - Often used with "just". * /This airtight locker is just the ticket for storing your winter clothes./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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