struck gold
Found the motherlode
Struck gold means to discover something extremely valuable or achieve sudden success.
The phrase comes from mining—literally finding gold ore—but now applies to any fortunate discovery or breakthrough: We struck gold when we hired her, The investors struck gold with that startup.
Sometimes shortened to hit gold.
Discovery triumph cry
- findLocate through effort
- unearthExcavate or reveal hidden
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- stumble uponFind unexpectedly
locate · detect · revelation · epiphany · realization · breakthrough · mother lode · bonanza
One seeking valuable deposits
- nuggetSmall solid lump
- veinVessel toward heart
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
placer · panning · sluice · mother lode · dig · mine · shaft · pickaxe
Accumulated gambling prize
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
- bonanzaSudden large windfall
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- richesAbundant valuable possessions
wealth · prosperity · affluence · lottery · inheritance · payday · cash cow · gravy train
Accidental fortunate discovery
- lucky breakUnforeseen favorable occurrence
- flukeChance stroke of luck
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- kismetPreordained future outcome
blessing · boon · providence · good fortune · charmed · miracle · fortunate · auspicious
Sudden important advance
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
winning · victory · accomplishment · making it · big break · turning point · payoff · reward
eureka
Discovery triumph cry
stumble upon · locate · detect · revelation · epiphany · realization · breakthrough · mother lode · bonanza · paydirt
prospector
One seeking valuable deposits
claim · placer · panning · sluice · mother lode · dig · mine · shaft · pickaxe · Klondike
jackpot
Accumulated gambling prize
riches · wealth · prosperity · affluence · lottery · inheritance · payday · cash cow · gravy train · nest egg
serendipity
Accidental fortunate discovery
- lucky breakUnforeseen favorable occurrence
- flukeChance stroke of luck
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
kismet · blessing · boon · providence · good fortune · charmed · miracle · fortunate · auspicious · twist of fate
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
hit · winning · victory · accomplishment · making it · big break · turning point · payoff · reward · pinnacle
struck goldstruck out
Failed at bat
drew a blank · hit a brick wall · bombed · flopped · failed
struck goldhit rock bottom
Reached the lowest point
went bankrupt · took a bath · crashed and burned · struck out · came up snake eyes
gold, strike, golden, striking, struck, goldfish, striker, golds, gold mine