punch someone's ticket

verb2

1. •
   To put someone, especially oneself, in a position to advance or to achieve a desired objective; to gain useful experience.

   • Just don't expect getting that promotion or winning that Pulitzer to punch your ticket to bliss. — 2019
2. •
   To seriously harm or kill someone.

   • I always thought that if anyone ever broke into my house, that would be his last break-in. I'd get the gun and punch his ticket on the spot. — 1991