Tick all the right boxes meaning

What does the saying 'Tick all the right boxes' mean?

Idiom: Tick all the right boxes

Meaning:

To meet or fit the criteria or expectations. For example, "This product ticked all the right boxes for me", or "That applicant's interview didn't go so well; it didn't tick any of my boxes".

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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