hit the big time
Become wildly successful
To hit the big time is to achieve major success or fame, especially after a period of obscurity or struggle.
The phrase suggests arriving at the highest level of one's field—stardom, wealth, or widespread recognition: She hit the big time with her third album.
Often used with a hint of wonder at how far someone has come.
- hit the jackpotWin a major prize
- arriveReach a destination
- made a killingEarned exceptional profit
- make it bigAchieve notable success
- famePublic recognition, widespread
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- success idiomshit the jackpot, strike gold, make it, rags to riches, come out on top