平步青云 -------- make a smashing hit

例句：
A: It's strange that he should make a smashing hit within so short a time.
真奇怪，他竟然在如此短的时间内平步青云。
B: Don't be envious! In fact, he has been working very hard lately.
别羡慕!事实上，他最近一直非常努力做事。

同义词：
beat the top of the ladder
come to the top over night
hit the jackpot
skyrocket to fame