Idiom: Hit Paydirt
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How to pronounce "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
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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.
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The detective sifted through countless clues until he hit paydirt and found the murder weapon.
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During the treasure hunt, the kids hit paydirt when they uncovered a buried chest filled with jewels.