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HIT THE JACKPOT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hit the jackpot mean?
• HIT THE JACKPOT (verb)
The verb HIT THE JACKPOT has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: HIT THE JACKPOT used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Succeed by luck
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
hit the jackpot; luck out
Context example:
I lucked out and found the last parking spot in the lot
Hypernyms (to "hit the jackpot" is one way to...):
bring home the bacon; come through; deliver the goods; succeed; win (attain success or reach a desired goal)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
Context examples
If your book is coming out on this date, you’ll have hit the jackpot—you will likely generate impressive sales.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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