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strike it rich

to suddenly become rich. He struck it rich in the oil business.

See also: rich, strike

strike it rich

to become suddenly and unexpectedly rich or successful. Many immigrants dream of striking it rich in America.

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

See also: rich, strike

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