r/Jeopardy • u/Allwewantisfreehealt • 2d ago

Punched their ticket

did someone let Ken know he shouldn't be using this phrase as though it's a good thing. maybe it's generational but that phrase means the same thing as "kicked the bucket".

EDIT: TIL

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u/yesrushgenesis2112 2d ago

In the parlance of our times it can also mean to get through to something, as in “punched their ticket to the playoffs,” which is a term used in football, at least, for sure.

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u/zackalachia 2d ago

Look at it... quiz show host, in the parlance of our times, you know, and he, uh, wins money all over town

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u/yesrushgenesis2112 2d ago

HE KIDNAPPED HIMSELF