Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strike gold
idiom
/straɪk ɡoʊld/
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Definition
To discover or achieve something of great value or success unexpectedly.
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Examples
- After years of hard work, she finally struck gold with her new invention.
- Many believe that he struck gold when he invested in that small tech startup.
- When they found out their app went viral, they knew they had struck gold.
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Meaning
The phrase refers to finding something that brings significant rewards or benefits, similar to the historical context of discovering a gold mine.
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Synonyms
- hit the jackpot
- discover a treasure
- make a fortune
- find a goldmine