meal ticket

• Persona, habilidad o cosa que asegura una fuente fiable de ingresos o sustento económico; a menudo se usa para referirse a alguien o algo de lo que se depende financieramente, o a un talento que garantiza el modo de vivir.

A person, skill, or thing that provides a reliable source of income or financial support, often used to describe someone who is financially dependent on another person or a talent that guarantees a living.

1. Source of income or livelihoodB2informal

   A person, job, or thing that provides one's primary financial support or means of living.

   Fuente de ingresos / medio de vida

   • He treats his wealthy wife as his meal ticket.
   • For many artists, a day job is their meal ticket while they pursue their passion.
   • That invention became his meal ticket for the rest of his life.

2. Ticket for a mealA2formal

   A physical or digital ticket that entitles the holder to receive a meal, often in a cafeteria or at an event.

   Boleto de comida

   • Each attendee received a meal ticket upon registration.
   • You need to present your meal ticket at the cafeteria entrance.
   • The conference provided meal tickets for all participants.