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hit the dirt

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hit the dirt
to fall to the ground suddenly to avoid danger hit the deck The kid next door threw a rock at him, but Ted hit the dirt and the rock didn't hit him.
See also: dirt, hit


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Guerrero made it three consecutive hits, but not until after he hit the dirt.
The interloper, wisely choosing the first option, lowered his gun and hit the dirt while his accomplice, crawling on his belly, re-emerged from the woods and also surrendered.
Although scientists are eager for Opportunity to drive off its landing pad and hit the dirt, engineers early this week were proceeding cautiously.
 
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