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/Sounds like 'peh-GAH ehl pah-LOH' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/

To achieve a huge success or make a lot of money suddenly. This phrase can also describe a stroke of luck that changes the situation. It's a common dream for many people in Argentina and Chile.

Example

"He struck it big with that investment and now he doesn't work."

"We're close to striking it big if this goes well."

Regional synonyms:

Trabarse al hablar, no poder articular bien las palabras por pena, nervios o sorpresa en México. Es esa sensación de que la lengua se te enreda, las palabras no salen y terminas diciendo puras incoherencias.