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hitting the jackpot

VERB

win a lot of money

Synonyms

WEAK

break the bank clean up hit the mark make a killing score strike it rich

Example Sentences

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Tax management isn’t as sexy as hitting the jackpot with the right stocks, but these strategies can prove highly profitable in the long run.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

He would’ve been in the final stretch before reaching free agency and hitting the jackpot.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

California also offers a “Winner’s Handbook,” complete with nearly 20 pages of recommendations for big winners to consider after hitting the jackpot.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

The chance to move into a place of her own was like hitting the jackpot, said Raskin, who teaches health and social science.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2022

Doris started to say, “Oh, give me a—” The entire pallet of jewelry exploded with a sound like a thousand slot machines hitting the jackpot.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan