hit the jackpot

idiom

The idiom "hit the jackpot" originates from gambling, particularly slot machines, and has since evolved to describe achieving great success or fortune unexpectedly.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To achieve great success or gain something valuable unexpectedly.

Example

She hit the jackpot when her startup was bought by a major tech company.
After years of hard work, he finally hit the jackpot with his latest invention.

B2Gambling

(informal)To win a large sum of money, especially in a game of chance or lottery.

Example

He hit the jackpot at the casino and walked away with a fortune.
Winning the lottery felt like hitting the jackpot for her family.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit the jackpot":

strike gold win big get lucky hit a home run strike me lucky strike oil hit one out of the ballpark sweep the board lucky dip someone's luck is in break the bank