hit the dirt

idiom

: to drop down to the ground suddenly
She hit the dirt when the gunfire started.

Examples of hit the dirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the first shovels expected to hit the dirt for stadium construction in October, Sims also said the club and City Football Group, which fully or partially owns 13 clubs around the world, are working with current and new brand partners on naming rights and sponsorship opportunities. Michael Loré, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 But opposition was swelling statewide before a shovel could hit the dirt. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024 But a throw for a game-ending and Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division-clinching double play hit the dirt and rolled away and two Los Gatos runners crossed the plate. Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024 The 2023 deer season is now well under way and some absolute giant whitetails have already hit the dirt. Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023 Rendon bolted to his right as a few gallons of green liquid hit the dirt in front of the dugout. Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 When the firing resumed, bullets hit the dirt berm, often far off the mark. Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Who doesn’t want gaiters tough enough to hit the dirt and look good? Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021 This video game is syncing the music up to your progress, ready to drop the beat as your wheels hit the dirt after an incredible jump punctuated by fireworks, confetti and cheers. Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021

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“Hit the dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20dirt. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.

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