make a hit with

make a hit with (someone or something)

To make a very good impression with someone or some group; to be very well liked by someone or some group. Apparently my prime rib roast made a hit with Janet's boss. The announcement that they were entering the mobile phone market made a hit with investors.
See also: hit, make

make a hit with (someone)

To elicit a favorable or enthusiastic response from someone. You really made a big hit with m friends—they can't stop gushing about you.
See also: hit, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a hit with someone

to please someone; to impress someone. The dessert you served really made a hit with the guests. Her talk made a hit with the audience.
See also: hit, make
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

be/make a (big, etc.) ˈhit with somebody

be liked very much by somebody when they first meet you: You’ve made quite a hit with my mother. She really likes you. The new teacher is a big hit with all the students as well as the other members of staff.
See also: hit, make, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • make a hit with (someone or something)
  • in contact
  • in with, be
  • be in with (someone)
  • be/keep in with somebody
  • reproach (someone or something) with (something)
  • reproach with
  • member
  • paid-up member (of something)
  • a paid-up member, etc.