hit the dirt

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Definition of hit the dirt in English English dictionary

Fall to the ground suddenly to avoid danger

Fall on the ground and take cover under gunfire. "We were told to hit the dirt during the bank robbery."

fall or drop suddenly, usually to evade some danger; "The soldiers hit the dirt when they heard gunfire

Turkish pronunciation

hît dhi dırt

Pronunciation

/ˈhət ᴛʜē ˈdərt/ /ˈhɪt ðiː ˈdɜrt/