English / idiom
Hit the Jackpot
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To experience tremendous luck, unexpected fortune, or exceptional success.
In context
01
We hit the jackpot when we rented this apartment; the neighborhood is peaceful and the landlord is wonderful.
02
Finding a pristine solid oak dining table at the flea market felt like hitting the jackpot.
Synonyms
strike it rich,hit pay dirt,strike gold
Antonyms
suffer a loss,face misfortune,hit rock bottom
Collocations
feel like hitting the jackpot,hit the jackpot at a yard sale,hit the jackpot with a house