Overview
‘Meal Ticket’ – now there’s a phrase with history! Originally a literal ticket that entitled someone to a meal at a restaurant, the term has evolved to signify a source of financial support, particularly of the spousal or sugar daddy variety. Talk about a glow-up!
Definitions & Related Terms
- Synonyms: Financial benefactor, sponsor, provider, sugar daddy/mama.
- Similar Expressions: Breadwinner, gravy train, sugar daddy/mama, cash cow.
- Antonyms: Dependent, parasite, freeloader, burden.
Idioms & Proverbs
Common Phrases
- Gravy Train: Describing a situation in which someone can make easy money for little effort.
- “She’s riding the gravy train after landing that high-paying job!”
Proverbs
- All that glitters is not gold: Not all that appears to be valuable is actually so.
- Inspired thought: Your meal ticket might not always be a banquet!
Humor-Filled Quotes 🎭
“This play’s getting panned, but at least we’re not hitching a ride on someone else’s meal ticket.” – An Actor Whose ‘Man and Superman’ Flop Hit Hard 🍽️
Literary & Entertainment Connections
- Books: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens – Pip’s mysterious benefactor essentially serves as his meal ticket.
- Songs:
