English / idiom
Hit Pay Dirt
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To discover something extremely valuable or achieve remarkable financial or personal success after long effort.
In context
01
While sorting through discarded boxes in the attic, Sarah hit pay dirt when she discovered her grandmother's antique silverware.
02
The family finally hit pay dirt with their home-based catering business after months of frugal living.
Synonyms
strike gold,strike it rich,strike a bonanza
Antonyms
draw a blank,strike out,come up empty
Collocations
finally hit pay dirt,hit pay dirt with an idea,hit pay dirt in the attic