— You hit the jackpot with your blog. I had no idea how much money you could make writing about interior design. Note: The “jackpot” is the biggest prize in a contest or game (e.g. the lottery) – Lady Gaga hit the jackpot with her first two albums. — We`re going to hit the jackpot with the new software we`ve developed. — We hit the jackpot when we bought this house because it`s right behind a park with tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, a pool, etc. — You really hit the jackpot with your nanny. She is so enthusiastic, responsible and pleasant to be around. She hit the jackpot with her first novel, which sold over a million copies.

Have a lot of success, especially unexpected; Winning, especially a lot of money. For example, she hit the jackpot at auction; this plate turned out to be a real Meissen. This term comes from a form of poker in which a hand can only be opened by holding at least one pair of jacks (or more). Often a certain number of hands have to be dealt before anyone can open, and since players have to deposit money for each spin, the jackpot or total amount is quite large. [Early 1900s] – JK Rowling hit the jackpot with her Harry Potter series. – The Kardashians hit the jackpot with their reality show, while others revealed their entire lives and won almost nothing. American clothing company Spanx hit the jackpot with its body-shaping underwear, which helps women look slimmer and improve their curves. The big snail hit the suspect on the street, went through his arm and then hit police officer Andrew Dossi. More phrases will be added in the future, so check back regularly or sign up for my free newsletter for new updates on my website.