jackpot

/ˈdʒækˌpɑt/ n [C]

Definition

› the largest prize offered in a competition, or a prize that is added to until it is won: I dreamt that I won/hit the jackpot.

(Definition of jackpot n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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