make a hit

1. Also, be a hit . Achieve (or be) a success, especially a popular one, as in She made a big hit in this performance , or In out-of-town tryouts the play was already a hit . This seemingly modern term, which transfers the literal meaning of hit as “a stroke or blow,” has been around since the early 1800s. It was used then, as now, for theatrical performances, books, songs, and the like

2. In underworld slang, commit a murder, as in Known for his deadly accuracy, he was about to make his third hit . This usage also has been extended to such terms as hit list , a roster of persons to be killed, and hit man , a killer who is usually hired by someone else. [Second half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

"The important thing is to familiarise yourselves with the weapons; we aim at the target and make a hit."

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"He said to me, 'I'm going to make a hit record with you', and then he told other people we were going to do an album," says the singer.

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We all know what it’s like to feel that straitjacket of opinions about what’s gonna make a hit record.

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“So it’s also a nice subtle reminder to myself like, ‘Man, every play is somebody’s opportunity to either make a hit or take a hit,‘” he said.

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I still want to see if AI can help me make a hit TV programme?

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