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get one's ticket punched
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to lose one's life
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "get one's ticket punched" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "get one's ticket punched" is not clearly documented, but it likely evolved from the idea of receiving a metaphorical ticket for one's journey into the afterlife, much like acquiring an actual ticket for travel. It is used to emphasize the idea of someone passing away, as if they have reached the end of their journey in life.
Example
After a long and fulfilling life, the elderly man finally got his ticket punched, passing away in his sleep.
The mountaineer met a tragic end when he got his ticket punched while attempting a perilous climb.
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