jackpot
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Britannica Dictionary definition of JACKPOT
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a usually large amount of money won in a game of chance
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The lottery jackpot is up to one million dollars.
hit the jackpot
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to win all the money that can be won in a game of chance
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He hit the jackpot on the slot machine.
2
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to have unexpected success or good luck
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He really hit the jackpot with his new restaurant. [=he became very successful with his new restaurant]
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They hit the jackpot when they hired her. [=she is a very valuable employee]
