Hit the jackpot

Posted by Tamio on December 08, 2002

Can anyone help me with the meaning / origin the phrase *hit the jackpot*

thanks in advance.

• Re: Hit the jackpot Bob 12/08/02
  • Re: Hit the jackpot James Briggs 12/08/02
    • Re: Hit the jackpot Bob 12/08/02
      • "Knave" in OED R. Berg 12/09/02
        • Re: "Knave" in OED Dennis 12/19/02
        • Re: "Knave" still extant Shae 12/09/02