English Expression · Intermediate
one-way ticket
A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return
Pronunciation: say one-way ticket
Meaning
A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return.
Example
Voting Labour is a one way ticket to higher fuel prices.
Voting Labour is a one way ticket to higher fuel prices.
Practice tips
- Practice one-way ticket out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.