Phrase guide

have tickets on oneself

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be conceited.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, derogatory

Examples

  • Getting some feedback from others is heaps better than having tickets on yourself about your skills.
  • 2007 June 19, Ben Doherty, "Lawyer died as he lived," The Age, "Our nickname for him was "Tickets", because he had tickets on himself," Mr Thompson said. "He was a good sportsman, but he also loved to tell us how good he was."

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