hit of the party
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3.0
- noun
:
el éxito de la fiesta
- Joe was the hit of the party when he shared his amazing dance moves.
Examples
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Nyan Cat hat will be the hit of the party.
Blog text (30) -
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The new game was the hit of the party, keeping everyone entertained for hours.
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When she arrived with her beautiful outfit, she instantly became the hit of the party.
Synonyms
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1.3
Something very popular and successful, like a song or show
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2.7
Something that many people like or buy, especially in one group
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2.8
A product, show or event that is very successful and liked by many people
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3.5
A person who is the most lively and entertaining at a party
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6.3
A person many people in a town or local area admire and like
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3.5
A person or thing that most people in a group like more than others
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3.0
The most exciting and memorable part of a party
A person who makes a social event fun by being energetic and funny
Antonyms
How Popular
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3.0
- Informal
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3.5
- Informal
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3.2
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning follows directly from combining 'hit' (a successful or popular item/person) with 'of the party' (within that event), so the phrase denotes the most popular/successful element at the party. This compositional pattern is straightforward and mirrors common constructions (e.g., 'star of the show'), so a B1 learner who knows 'hit' and 'party' should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Hit of the party comes from the word hit, which began to mean a big success, like a song or show that makes people clap and cheer. So at a party, the thing or person everyone loves becomes the hit of the party, meaning 'the most popular'.