HIT IT BIG Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

hit it big

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Definition of hit it big

as in succeed

to reach a desired level of accomplishment After years of obscurity, the writer finally hit it big with her latest novel.

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Research suggests that wildlife crossings with fencing can cut large-animal collisions by more than 80%, making it among the most effective ways to improve driver safety and wildlife connectivity, according to the Pew Research Center.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Ousmane Dieng made a 3-pointer before Kolek scored again to ignite another 10-0 run, and Brunson and Anunoby ended the half with consecutive 3-pointers to make it 58-34.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of make it

Phrase

Then, cut it in half crosswise so the neck is separated from the base.

— Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 13 Nov. 2026
The Redhawks lost 5 yards for a false start before scoring on a trick play — wide receiver Scoop Smith 15-yard toss to Maleek Huggins — to cut it to 17-7 at halftime.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of cut it

Phrase

Fire marshals have not determined the Sunset Park cause, and no one should get ahead of them.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Reid concluded his opening statement following the Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the New York Jets by getting ahead of the inevitable questions about kicker Harrison Butker’s status.

— Pete Sweeney November 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of get ahead

Phrase

After spending 26 years trying to get somewhere, this copy won’t be going back in the mail.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Some are predicting that Colorado defenseman Cale Makar will get somewhere in the $18 million to $20 million range before the start of September’s training camps.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2026

Definition of get somewhere

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Continuing onto Mill Hill Road, Silvia is a standout for a dinner or date night; its mushroom pasta and chicken schnitzel often sell out, so get there early and book a reservation ahead of time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
But when the caretaker got there, there was no Koah or Comer.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of get there

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Gleb is a successful businessman, a Russian muzhik made good—wealthy, sturdy, practical—who owns a logistics company in a midsize, provincial city.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Cecil oversaw the opening of The Inn in 2001, making good, more than a century later, on his great-grandfather’s original vision for a hotel component to his country estate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of make good

Phrase

At National Mortgage Center, another DSCR lender, even buyers of short-term rentals can often be approved, and sometimes multifamily projects of more than five units make the grade.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Other names that made the grade in 2027 include Alphabet, Apple , Coca-Cola, Dynatrace , Eli Lilly , Equinix and Williams Companies .

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of make the grade

Phrase

Trump officials asked a cybersecurity agency to secretly acquire a voting machine — and hack it.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
In our high-cost, high-housing-cost economy, industries that hire a preponderance of high-income workers are going to be able to hack it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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