Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“When I look at how he loves his children, I go, ’...I made such a good choice.’ I hit the jackpot with that one.”
– Actress Jada Pinkett Smith on her husband, actor and musician Will Smith. (Us Weekly)
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
get really lucky
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
For people who like gambling, a casino is a very exciting place to be with the flashing lights of the slot machines, the shouts and groans of card-players, and the sound of money being made and lost. From time to time, someone might yell out enthusiastically because he or she has hit the jackpot. That person has won all the money in the “pot,” meaning all the money that people have contributed in order to play the game.
In a way, romance is like gambling, too. You never know if you’re going to have bet on a good or a bad choice. Jada Pinkett Smith knows for sure that she made a good bet with her husband, Will Smith. For her, the real proof that she’s hit the jackpot, or won a big prize, is how much her husband loves their children.
Have you ever felt like you hit the jackpot with a choice you made in love, or otherwise?
Examples
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“I hit the jackpot when I bought my house. Not only is it nice and cozy, but I’ve never had to fix a thing!”
“We really hit the jackpot when we found that dog-walker. She’s cheap—and reliable!”
“As a record collector, I know that you have to devote lots of time to exploring many shops if you really want to hit the jackpot and discover some rare finds.”