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strike it rich

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strike it rich
to acquire wealth suddenly. If I could strike it rich, I wouldn't have to work anymore. Sally ordered a dozen oysters and found a huge pearl in one of them. She struck it rich!
See also: rich, strike
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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At the time it was believed to be the last ever episode, and saw the brothers strike it rich with a pounds 6 million windfall.
CLASSIC XMAS TELLY AND STOCKING-FILLER! by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
It's a colossal sum of money, but nobody seems sure how the cake is going to be divided MIKE GATTING CAPTION(S): JACKPOT July's Cup winners Middlesex can strike it rich soon, while Sir Viv Richards and Stanford show off other riches on offer
Cricket: THEY'RE ALL OUT FOR NOUGHTS! GAME'S GONE CASH CRAZY ... by The Mirror (London, England)
Why invest in US Savings Bonds Its a question that few people consider these days, with everyone pressing their luck gambling with stocks, hoping to strike it rich with that "can't lose" penny stock Why invest in US Savings Bonds?
Why Invest in US Savings Bonds? by Christopher Smith / Finance and Investment community
 
 
 
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