hit it big

Idioms and Phrases

Score a major success, especially a profit, as in Some investors hit it big in the stock market . The adverb big here means “with great success.” [ Slang ; late 1800s]

Example Sentences

“Being from a working-class family from Bell, I always thought, ‘One day, we are going to hit it big and maybe move to Downey.’”

From Los Angeles Times

Just ask Oscar winner Russell Crowe, whose band, 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, has yet to hit it big.

From Los Angeles Times

Skateboarding and surfing hit it big in their first try at the Tokyo Games three years ago, securing a place — at least for now — on the roster.

From Los Angeles Times

“Home and Alone” is a refreshing glimpse into the life of a fairly well-known character actor who’s hit it big in the aforementioned parts but who seems to get the most fulfillment out of his roles off-camera, including as a director, sculptor, father and philanthropist.

From Los Angeles Times

Loewe, one of the gala’s sponsors, hit it big by dressing the evening’s mastermind, Anna Wintour, in a black coat adorned with blooms.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• fortuitous
• happy
• hot
• successful