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strike gold

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strike gold

1. to become rich, happy, or successful The actor has struck gold with his latest movie.

2. to win a sports competition She expects to strike gold in the world championship.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of strike gold (to find gold in the ground)

See also: gold, strike

strike gold

  (informal)

1. to become rich Some investors have struck gold investing in airlines.

2. to win a gold medal (= a round piece of metal given as a prize) in a sports competition Not since the 1964 Olympics, when Ann Packer and Mary Rand struck gold have women's expectations been so high.

See also: gold, strike