Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hit-the-jackpot

idiom

/hɪt ðə ˈdʒækpɒt/

Definition

To achieve great success, especially unexpectedly or by chance.

Examples

She was really struggling with her business until she finally hit the jackpot with a viral marketing campaign.
When he found that rare coin at the flea market, he knew he had hit the jackpot.
Winning the grand prize in the contest was like hitting the jackpot for her.

Meaning

The phrase ‘hit the jackpot’ is commonly used to describe a situation where someone has gained a large reward or experienced a fortunate event, often likened to winning a lottery or achieving unexpected luck.