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strike it rich

idiom

To become rich suddenly and unexpectedly.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    eat the rich

    An expression of contempt towards capitalism and the rich, demanding an equitable redistribution of wealth.

  2. 02

    filthy rich

    Very rich (wealthy).

  3. 03

    lightning strike

    A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.

  4. 04

    nigger rich

    Living ostentatiously; spending money recklessly, especially a limited supply of money.

  5. 05

    on strike

    Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.

  6. 06

    poor little rich boy

    An unhappy young man from a wealthy background.

  7. 07

    poor little rich girl

    An unhappy young woman from a wealthy background.

  8. 08

    rich bitch

    A person of any gender who combines affluence with abusive or entitled behavior.

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