hit it big
Achieve massive success
To hit it big is to achieve sudden, dramatic success, especially financial.
The phrase typically describes breakthrough moments in entertainment, business, or gambling where someone goes from obscurity or modest circumstances to wealth or fame.
She hit it big with her debut novel and never looked back.
He kept buying lottery tickets hoping to hit it big someday.
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
- jackpotAccumulated gambling prize
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- successFavorable outcome attained
- cashReady spending funds
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