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.
Synonyms
  • strike it rich
  • hit the big time
  • find a fortune