be tickets (for someone or something)

be tickets (for someone or something)

To be the end, death, or demise of someone or something. Primarily heard in South Africa. Oh, it'll be tickets for the informant once I find him! Unfortunately, if this merger doesn't go through, it's tickets for our company.

See also: someone, ticket

be tickets

be the end. South African informal

See also: ticket

be ˈtickets

(South African, informal) be the end: It’s tickets for the team that loses. ♢ If he doesn’t get this contract, it’ll be tickets for Kurt.

See also: ticket