jackpot
noun
[ ˈdʒakpɒt ]
• a large cash prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until it is won.
Origin:
late 19th century: from jack1 + pot1. The term was originally used in a form of poker, where the pool or pot accumulated until a player could open the bidding with two jacks or better.
hit the jackpot
• win a jackpot.
Similar:
win a large prize,
win a lot of money,
strike it lucky,
make a large profit,
make a/one's fortune,
make money,
be successful,
be lucky,
clean up,
strike it rich,
rake it in,
make a/one's pile,
make a killing,
make a packet,
make a bundle,
make a pretty penny,
hit the big time,
make a bomb,
make big bucks,
• have great or unexpected success, especially in making a lot of money quickly.
• "the theatre hit the jackpot with its first musical"
Similar:
win a large prize,
win a lot of money,
strike it lucky,
make a large profit,
make a/one's fortune,
make money,
be successful,
be lucky,
clean up,
strike it rich,
rake it in,
make a/one's pile,
make a killing,
make a packet,
make a bundle,
make a pretty penny,
hit the big time,
make a bomb,
make big bucks,
