smash hit

/smæʃ hɪt/
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Other forms: smash hits

Definitions of smash hit
  1. noun
    an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
    synonyms: blockbuster, megahit
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    type of:
    bang, hit, smash, smasher, strike
    a conspicuous success
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