Meaning of 'they struck it very lucky'

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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Test No. [color=blue]incompl/advan-57 “Lucky You”, question 6

Last week they … it very lucky because they managed to win the lottery.

(a) hit
(b) struck
(c) knocked
(d) hammered

Test No. [color=blue]incompl/advan-57 “Lucky You”, answer 6

Last week they struck it very lucky because they managed to win the lottery.

Correct answer: (b) struck

Hi! Help me, please! I didn’t get it: “Last week they struck it very lucky…”
Thanks
Terminator :evil:

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Hi Terminator,

If you suddenly become rich or successful you strike it lucky. The expression might stem from the Casino where people try their luck and want to become rich.
You probably know ‘Lucky Strikes’, don’t you?[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, photographs: Parked bicycles[YSaerTTEW443543]

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These two expressions are very similar.

Struck it reach = to get lot of money, especially and unexpectedly
Strike it luckily = to have a good luck

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The expression is not ‘strike it luckily’ but ‘strike it lucky’.[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, question-response: Did they mention getting new uniforms?[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Many thanks, so it seems to me that I can’t copy. It is midnight, so I finish for today.

Good night:
Kati Svaby