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Idiom: Hit Paydirt

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To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.

Example: "With his third novel he finally hit paydirt and wrote a bestseller."

Example Sentences

1
After months of searching, I finally hit paydirt and found the perfect apartment.
2
The prospectors were ecstatic when they hit paydirt and discovered a huge gold nugget.
3
John had been digging for hours, but when he hit paydirt, he struck a rich oil reserve.
4
The detective sifted through countless clues until he hit paydirt and found the murder weapon.
5
During the treasure hunt, the kids hit paydirt when they uncovered a buried chest filled with jewels.

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