tick all the boxes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fulfill all the requirements, especially as itemized in a list; to have all the needed characteristics; to complete all the steps in a process in an orderly manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪk ɔːl ðə ˈbɒksɪz/ En-au-tick all the boxes.ogg

Word forms

tick all the boxes ticks all the boxes ticking all the boxes ticked all the boxes

Etymology

An allusion to check marks made beside each of the items in a checklist.

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