smash hit

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Word: Smash Hit

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "smash hit" is something, usually a movie, song, play, or book, that becomes very popular and is loved by many people. It sells a lot of copies or gets a lot of attention.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "smash hit" to describe something that is extremely successful and popular.
• It is often used in the context of entertainment, such as films, music, and books.

Example Sentence:

• "The new superhero movie became a smash hit, breaking box office records in its first week!"

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "smash hit" in different tenses and forms, like "smash hits" (plural) when talking about more than one successful item.
• You can also use it to describe other contexts, like a "smash hit" song or a "smash hit" performance.

Word Variants:

• Smash: This can be a verb meaning to break something into pieces or to do something very well (e.g., "She smashed her performance!").
• Hit: This can also be a noun meaning something that is successful, not just a "smash hit" (e.g., "That song was a big hit.").

Different Meaning:

• The word "smash" on its own can mean to break something forcefully. For example, "He smashed the glass accidentally."
• The word "hit" can refer to a physical strike or a successful outcome in various contexts, such as sports or business.

Synonyms:

• Blockbuster (often used for movies)
• Sensation
• Success
• Triumph

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Hit it big": To become very successful, especially in business or entertainment.

  • Example: "After years of hard work, she finally hit it big with her latest novel."

• "Hit home": To have a strong emotional impact.

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Noun

1. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)

Synonyms

• blockbuster
• megahit