"that's the ticket for soup" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: In allusion to the card given to beggars for immediate relief at soup kitchens. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} that's the ticket for soup
  1. Archaic form of that's the ticket (“that is just right, or exactly what is needed”). Tags: alt-of, archaic Alternative form of: that's the ticket (extra: that is just right, or exactly what is needed)
    Sense id: en-that's_the_ticket_for_soup-en-phrase-08rVY7tj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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