Hit the Jackpot.
English
idiom
To suddenly have great luck or success.
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To suddenly have great luck or success.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To achieve great success or get exactly what you wanted, often unexpectedly.
When you hit the jackpot, you win big or find something that turns out to be far better than expected.
It is used when someone gets a fantastic result, whether through luck, effort, or a fortunate combination of both.
"Strike It Rich"
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Suddenly gaining a lot of wealth, especially through a single fortunate discovery or event
"Win the Lottery"
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Getting an extremely lucky outcome, with an emphasis on pure chance rather than effort
"Hit the Jackpot"
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Achieving a fantastic or unexpectedly great result through luck or good fortune
The new supplier delivered everything on time and under budget — twice in a row.
We really hit the jackpot with them — I'll lock in a long-term contract.
How's the new flat share working out?
I hit the jackpot — quiet, clean, great location. I couldn't have asked for more.
Whatever happened with that freelance client you were nervous about?
Total jackpot — they loved the work and signed a six-month retainer.
