hit the jackpot — to have great success or luck, especially in making money
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have great success or luck, especially in making money
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪt ðə ˈdʒækpɑt/
Korean meaning: 큰 성공을 거두다, 대박을 터뜨리다, 횡재하다
Korean pronunciation: 히트 더 **잭**팟
Example Sentences
- My grandmother hit the jackpot when she found her wedding ring in the cookie jar.
- The small tech company hit the jackpot with their new app.
- I thought I hit the jackpot finding a $20 bill, but it turned out to be Monopoly money.
hit the jackpot
NOUN//hɪt ðə ˈdʒækpɑt//
to have great success or luck, especially in making money
having great success and luck, especially in making money
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Origin
카지노의 슬롯머신에서 최고 상금을 뜻하는 'jackpot'에서 유래. 19세기 포커에서 잭(Jack) 이상의 패가 있어야 팟(pot, 상금)을 열 수 있다는 규칙에서 시작되었다.
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“My grandmother hit the jackpot when she found her wedding ring in the cookie jar.”
“The small tech company hit the jackpot with their new app.”
“I thought I hit the jackpot finding a $20 bill, but it turned out to be Monopoly money.”
“When she married him, she really hit the jackpot - he's handsome, kind, and can cook!”
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