单词 | to write one's own ticket |
释义 | > as lemmasto write one's own ticket d. to write one's own ticket: to be able to stipulate one's own conditions, to be in an advantageous position. colloquial. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > agreement > make an agreement [verb (intransitive)] > negotiate > be able to stipulate one's own conditions to write one's own ticket1928 1928 P. G. Wodehouse Money for Nothing v. 94 ‘But Oil's the stuff, and if you want to part with any of that Silver River of yours, Tom,’ he said, ‘pass it across this desk and write your own ticket.’ 1961 C. Cockburn View from West vii. 75 A prelate in the Archbishop's position can..write his own ticket as to what is in the mind of God. 1981 A. Price Soldier no More xvii. 246 He could make his own terms, and write his own ticket. < as lemmas |
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