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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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They don't have an option on a weekday, but come Saturday and they all hit the dirt track on their bicycles.
Byline: ANI London, July 20 (ANI): Peter Andre's pop comeback hit the dirt with a thud after he reportedly took a tumble off the stage.
However, building permits rose at a slower rate, only 3%, which means actual shovels may be slow to hit the dirt.
 
 
 
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