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Tick all the/somebody’s boxes

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Subjective AssessmentPlay
What 'ticks all the boxes' is based on personal opinion or criteria. SlideFor me, any phone that lasts all day ticks all my boxes.
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Idiomatic UsagePlay
It's an idiom often used in casual speech and writing, not in formal documents. SlideJake's friendly attitude really ticks all the boxes for our team.
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Express SatisfactionPlay
Use it when expressing overall satisfaction with someone or something. SlideOur new team member ticks all the boxes in terms of skills and personality.