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strike it rich
/stɹˈaɪk ɪt ɹˈɪtʃ/
/stɹˈaɪk ɪt ɹˈɪtʃ/
to strike it rich
[PHRASE]What is the origin of the idiom "strike it rich" and when to use it?
The idiom "strike it rich" has its origins in the United States during the mid-19th century, specifically during the California Gold Rush of the 1840s and 1850s. This phrase is used to describe someone who becomes suddenly and unexpectedly wealthy, often through a stroke of luck or a fortunate opportunity.