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HIT THE JACKPOT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does hit the jackpot mean?

• HIT THE JACKPOT (verb)
The verb HIT THE JACKPOT has 1 sense:

1. succeed by luck

Familiarity information: HIT THE JACKPOT used as a verb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• HIT THE JACKPOT (verb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Succeed by luck

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Synonyms:

hit the jackpot; luck out

Context example:

I lucked out and found the last parking spot in the lot

Hypernyms (to "hit the jackpot" is one way to...):

bring home the bacon; come through; deliver the goods; succeed; win (attain success or reach a desired goal)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

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