hit the dirt
Example Sentences
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"Look, when you're out of here, a lot of people will scatter," Kushner reportedly said, adding, "I'm with you until you hit the dirt — so you may want to listen to what I'm saying."
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2023
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman expected the ball to roll foul when it hit the dirt.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
And the real proof for me is that people who’ve watched the movie have said they all made a dash to their cars to hit the dirt roads.
From Fox News ● Nov. 26, 2021
He’s had a career-high 55% of his batted balls hit the dirt rather than soar into the sky.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
El Perico hit the dirt floor like a wet rag.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
