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to strike gold
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to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "strike gold" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "strike gold" can be traced back to the gold rush era in the United States during the 19th century when people searched for gold and struck it rich when they found it. This expression is now used more broadly to describe any fortunate discovery or success.
Examples
After years of searching for the perfect job, he finally struck gold with an amazing offer.
She invested in that startup, and it turned out to be a wise decision; she struck gold.
