tick all the (right) boxes



tick all the (right) boxes

To satisfy or fulfill everything that is necessary or desired. Primarily heard in UK. Of course, a prospective employee may tick all the right boxes on paper but might not be suited to the job once they're actually working for you. His newest thriller ticks all the boxes the author's fans will be hoping for.
See also: all, box, tick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MÁŠA-Czech
Blanid-Irish
TroyTROIEnglish
Kobe (1)-Dutch
Eike-German
Houston['hju:stən]