hitting it big

phrase

present participle of hit it big
as in making it
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 hitting it big
  1. making it
  2. cutting it
  3. getting there
  4. getting ahead
  5. making good
Phrase
  • Arraez was named an All-Star for the fourth time after making it in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a few more days until the weekend arrives.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of making it
Phrase
  • When taking cuttings for propagation, Gifford recommends selecting a healthy, non-flowering stem and cutting it just below a node.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
  • According to Levine, no attempt should be made to remove the venom yourself, whether by sucking on the wound or cutting it.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cutting it
Phrase
  • The case for reparations is grounded in the fact that there is a universe bigger than a Black person’s, and getting there means establishing an ongoing material and social plan for racial reckoning.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Each took slightly different paths in getting there, but the end result at this to the leadup of the season matches.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of getting there
Phrase
  • Is the American Dream still about getting ahead, or just about not falling behind?
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Speaker Mike Johnson is getting ahead of another potential shutdown that could be politically risky for Republicans.
    — Jarrell Dillard, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of getting ahead
Phrase
  • But a lot of us are also making good use of the 15 hours of audio that come with Spotify Premium.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 18 July 2026
  • The Sri Lanka bowlers kept up pressure throughout the day, making good use of short-pitch bowling to limit the scoring.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of making good
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“Hitting it big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting%20it%20big. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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