Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strike-it-rich
idiom
/straɪk ɪt rɪtʃ/
Definition
To achieve sudden wealth, often through a fortunate event or opportunity.
Examples
- Many dream of finding a hidden treasure and striking it rich.
- When she won the lottery, she felt like she finally struck it rich.
- Starting a tech startup made him believe he could strike it rich quickly.
Meaning
The phrase refers to becoming very wealthy in a short period of time, typically by luck or unexpected circumstances, rather than through years of hard work.
Synonyms
- hit the jackpot
- get lucky
- make a fortune
