Meaning of MEAL TICKET

Pronunciation:			meel 'tikit
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal [n]  (informal) a source of income or livelihood
	Synonyms:		luncheon voucher
	See Also:		bread and butter, coupon, keep, livelihood, living, support, sustenance, voucher