Dictionary Home » Phrase Meanings » smash hit

What does "smash hit" mean?

An outstanding success, as in She was a smash hit in the role of the governess, or His first book was a smash hit but this one isn't doing well. [c. 1920]

Learn more about smash hit

smash hit synonyms

link/cite print suggestion box

What does "smash hit" mean?

More from YD