smash-hit

The new animated film is a smash-hit with audiences of all ages.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A great success: "smash-hit" refers to something, especially a film, play, song, or product, that is extremely popular and successful.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The movie became a smash-hit, earning millions in its opening weekend. (The film was a huge commercial success.)
  • Her debut album was a smash-hit, topping the charts for months. (The album was very popular and successful.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a smash-hit": to be a resounding success.
  • The new restaurant turned out to be a smash-hit, with long queues every day. (The restaurant was unexpectedly popular.)

Variants and Related Words

• Smash (n): a great success, especially in entertainment or business.

  • The play was a smash, running for over a year. (The play was a major success.)

• Hit (n): a successful and popular song, film, or product.

  • The song was a hit, played on radio stations everywhere. (The song was widely popular.)

Synonyms

• Blockbuster: a highly successful and popular film or show.
• Sensation: something that causes great public interest and excitement.
• Triumph: a great victory or achievement.

Related Idioms

• Smash it: (informal) to do something extremely well or successfully.
  • She smashed it in the final performance. (She performed excellently and achieved great success.)