Hit the jackpot
verb
To win a lot of money suddenly, especially by playing a game.
She played the lottery for years and finally hit the jackpot.
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Idiomatic
verb
To be very successful or fortunate, especially unexpectedly.
He applied randomly to jobs all over the country, and hit the jackpot with a high-paying job in New York.
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Idiomatic
verb
To find exactly what you need or want.
I've been looking for this rare book for months, and I finally hit the jackpot in a small town bookstore.
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Idiomatic
verb
To win a lot of money suddenly, especially by playing a game.
She played the lottery for years and finally hit the jackpot.
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Idiomatic
verb
To be very successful or fortunate, especially unexpectedly.
He applied randomly to jobs all over the country, and hit the jackpot with a high-paying job in New York.
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Idiomatic
verb
To find exactly what you need or want.
I've been looking for this rare book for months, and I finally hit the jackpot in a small town bookstore.
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Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Expression
Used in informal conversations and often involves luck in gambling or lotteries.
When he won the poker tournament, he said he'd finally hit the jackpot.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Windfall
Implies a large amount of money won or received unexpectedly and easily.
After investing in stocks on a whim, I hit the jackpot when their value soared.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically, not just for actual money wins.
Our team hit the jackpot with that unexpected sponsorship deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Expression
Used in informal conversations and often involves luck in gambling or lotteries.
When he won the poker tournament, he said he'd finally hit the jackpot.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Windfall
Implies a large amount of money won or received unexpectedly and easily.
After investing in stocks on a whim, I hit the jackpot when their value soared.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically, not just for actual money wins.
Our team hit the jackpot with that unexpected sponsorship deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Expression
Used in informal conversations and often involves luck in gambling or lotteries.
When he won the poker tournament, he said he'd finally hit the jackpot.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Windfall
Implies a large amount of money won or received unexpectedly and easily.
After investing in stocks on a whim, I hit the jackpot when their value soared.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically, not just for actual money wins.
Our team hit the jackpot with that unexpected sponsorship deal.
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