eat dirt
Example Sentences
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Schumer seemed to delight in McConnell’s parlay offer, as it gave him the rare opportunity to tell McConnell to eat dirt.
From Slate ● Jan. 22, 2020
Wynne said the survey also showed that stool-eaters had a greater tendency to eat dirt and cat feces.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2018
Sheep that eat dirt from molehills can die from listeriosis, while winter feed for dairy cattle can become foul-tasting or toxic if contaminated by soil bacteria.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 8, 2017
So our species might have picked up the habit from watching other animals, lots of which eat dirt.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2013
“If someone dared you to eat dirt, you could, couldn’t you?” he asked condescendingly.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
