Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strike gold
idiom
/straɪk ɡoʊld/
Definition
To discover or achieve something of great value or success unexpectedly.
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.
Meaning
The phrase refers to finding something that brings significant rewards or benefits, similar to the historical context of discovering a gold mine.
Synonyms
- hit the jackpot
- discover a treasure
- make a fortune
- find a goldmine
