get a ticket — to receive a fine or citation for breaking a traffic law or regulation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to receive a fine or citation for breaking a traffic law or regulation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ə ˈtɪkɪt/
Example Sentences
- My dad got a ticket for talking on his phone while driving, and now he uses a hands-free device religiously.
- She was so excited to get tickets to her favorite band's concert that she camped outside the venue all night.
- I got a ticket for jaywalking right in front of a police officer - talk about bad timing!
get a ticket
VERB[/ɡet ə ˈtɪkɪt/]
to receive a fine or citation for breaking a traffic law or regulation
He was speeding on the highway and ended up getting a ticket from a stern officer.
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“My dad got a ticket for talking on his phone while driving, and now he uses a hands-free device religiously.”
“She was so excited to get tickets to her favorite band's concert that she camped outside the venue all night.”
“I got a ticket for jaywalking right in front of a police officer - talk about bad timing!”
“They managed to get front-row tickets to the Broadway show through a last-minute cancellation.”
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