Strike it rich
Definition: Earn a huge profit or find immense wealth. 🔎💲
Historical Insight: The term’s imagery harks back to the mint—where money is fabulously created under the government’s auspices. The phrase “mint of money” dates to the sixteenth century, but the idea of “making” vast sums flourished only in the business boom of the nineteenth century, a departure from wealth sterilely handed down through generations. 🏦
Similar Terms:
- Coin it
- Hit the jackpot
- Rake in the dough
- Make a bundle
- Tapped into a goldmine
Proverbs & Expressions:
- Money doesn’t grow on trees. 🌳💸
- Penny wise, pound foolish. 💸💬
- The love of money is the root of all evil. 👿💵
Synonyms: Amass wealth, Make a fortune, Be rolling in it, Be loaded
Antonyms: Go broke, Lose your shirt, Fall on hard times
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.” - Will Rogers
- “I’m writing to you to tell you I studied money-making, so henceforth I’ll be good for learning but terrible for earning.” - Comedy Quip
Recommended Reading & Media:
- Books:
- “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason 📚
- “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki 📘
- Songs:
- “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA 🎵
- “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars 💿
- Movies:
- “The Wolf of Wall Street” 🎬
- “Wall Street” 🏦
Farewell Thought: “May your journey through the whimsical world of clichés enrich not just your lexicon but your laughter. In the pursuit of wealth, remember the greatest riches are found in words well shared and wisdom well applied.” - Penny D. Opwell 🌟
