strike it rich

Idioms  

1. Also, strike oil or strike it lucky. Experience sudden financial success, as in He never dreamed that he'd strike it rich this soon, or They really struck oil with that investment, or One of these days we'll strike it lucky. The first of these idioms originated in mining, where it referred to finding a rich mineral deposit. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Columbia State Historic Park is a preserved Gold Rush settlement that allows local and foreign tourists to try and strike it rich at the Matelot Gulch Mining Company.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Some are motivated by long-term financial goals like homeownership, while others want a job in finance or to simply strike it rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“I had to strike it rich to get basic necessities,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

Now the 49ers hope to strike it rich in Sin City by winning the NFL's biggest prize, and coach Kyle Shanahan has a strong hand as they take on defending champions Kansas City.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

You, too, may strike it rich who dares to play the Westing game.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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