golden ticket
noun/ˌɡəʊldən ˈtɪkɪt/
/ˌɡəʊldən ˈtɪkɪt/
- a qualification or set of circumstances that gives somebody a benefit or an opportunity
- A degree from a top university used to be considered a golden ticket into a well-paid job.
Word OriginEarly 19th century: popularized by Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964).
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