Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Meal Ticket.
Meal Ticket - as a noun
A source of income or livelihood
Coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
luncheon voucherExample Sentences
"She saw him as her ticket to a better life, a meal ticket to escape poverty."
"After winning the lottery, he became everyone's meal ticket, as they all expected him to foot the bills."
"She married him not out of love but because she saw him as a meal ticket to financial stability."
"Many aspiring actors see Hollywood as their meal ticket to fame and fortune."
"He viewed the business opportunity as a meal ticket to early retirement."
