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hit it big

phrase

Definition of hit it bignext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit it big
  1. make it
  2. cut it
  3. get ahead
  4. get somewhere
  5. get there
  6. make good
  7. make the grade
  8. hack it
Phrase
  • There was another good one that never actually made it into a film.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In early 2025, federal agents intercepted several boats smuggling Chinese nationals to South Florida from the Bahamas, and one boat made it to shore, offloading 26 people from China in Coral Gables.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of make it
Phrase
  • Steinbach initally wrote a commentary script to accompany the images, but cut it after a filmmaker friend said the voiceover pulled them out of the movie.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers tend to walk everywhere in Europe, so heavy-duty jeans like Wranglers or bulky Levi’s won’t cut it.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cut it
Phrase
  • Officials would also not get ahead of Trump on fentanyl, which triggered the first round of tariffs against China last year.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Be prepared for employees to ask if AI is eliminating roles and get ahead of investing in AI training and upskilling.
    — Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 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
Phrase
  • Milinkovitch got there from the tuft on Gonzo’s head, Holtz from the shape of his hands.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Fans going to the game will likely be encouraged to get there early.
    — Ryan Canfield , Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of get there
Phrase
  • China pushed back promptly on the passage of the Sanctioning Russia Act, though Trump has not yet signed the legislation or announced an intention to make good on the authority to levy new duties.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • So, waiting and having a better understanding of all of the candidates nationally makes good sense.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of make good
Phrase
  • Another Spanish-language filmmaker, Chile’s Pablo Larraín, has arguably already made the grade.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • McDonald’s The burger chain also made the grade, even as the stock has seen better days.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of make the grade
Phrase
  • But in college, at Memphis, Tigers coach Charles Huff hacked it before the Rams claimed to do so.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of hack it
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“Hit it big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20it%20big. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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