hit the jackpot
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
Unknown
informal
Meaning: achieve great success or luck
大获成功，走大运
lograr un gran éxito o tener mucha suerte
大当たりする、大成功を収める
대성공을 거두거나 큰 행운을 잡다
To win big or have great fortune. Originally from slot machines, now used for any lucky break or major success.
赢得大奖或获得巨大的好运。最初来自老虎机术语，现在用于任何幸运的机会或重大成功。
Ganar a lo grande o tener mucha fortuna. Originalmente de las máquinas tragaperras, ahora se usa para cualquier golpe de suerte o gran éxito.
大きな成功や幸運を手にすること。元はスロットマシンの用語だが、現在はあらゆる幸運や大きな成功に使われる。
크게 이기거나 큰 행운을 얻다. 원래 슬롯머신에서 유래했으며, 현재는 어떤 행운이나 큰 성공에도 사용.
Examples
- We hit the jackpot with that investment - tripled our money! 那笔投资我们中了大奖，资金翻了三倍！Nos tocó el gordo con esa inversión, ¡triplicamos el dinero!あの投資で大当たりして、資金が3倍になった！그 투자로 대박을 터뜨렸다—돈이 세 배가 됐다!
- She really hit the jackpot with that job offer. 她那份工作机会真是中了大奖。Le tocó la lotería con esa oferta de trabajo.彼女はあの仕事のオファーで本当に大当たりした。그녀는 그 일자리 제안으로 정말 대박을 쳤다.
- If you find a flat in London for that price, you've hit the jackpot. 如果你能以那个价格在伦敦找到公寓，那真是走大运了。Si encuentras un piso en Londres por ese precio, te ha tocado el gordo.その値段でロンドンのフラットが見つかったら大当たりだよ。그 가격에 런던 플랫을 구하면, 그야말로 대박이다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: casual, celebratory
Tone: excited
✓ Do Say
- Celebrate major success庆祝重大成功celebrar un gran éxito大成功を祝う큰 성공을 축하할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For minor wins不用于小成就No se usa para logros menores小さな成功には使わない사소한 성공에는 사용하지 않음
Origin & History
From gambling terminology - the jackpot is the top prize in poker or slot machines. Adopted into everyday language for any major win.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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