当あたりを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

make a hit; have great success

Used for achieving a big success, especially in business, entertainment, or creative works. Often implies a lucky break or a product that becomes a hit.

• 彼かれの新しん作さく映えい画がは見み事ごとに当あたりを取とった。

  His new movie was a great hit.

• この商しょう品ひんで当あたりを取とれば、会かい社しゃは一いっ気きに大おおきくなる。

  If this product becomes a hit, the company will grow rapidly.