hit the dirt

phrase

: to drop down to the ground suddenly

She hit the dirt when the gunfire started.

Examples of hit the dirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s some gunfire, and both of them had to duck and hit the dirt while they’re handcuffed. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

The team has also received 15,000 more modest deposits for general and premium seating, meaning nearly 70% of the stadium is essentially sold out – before the shovels even hit the dirt. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Fry hit the dirt at home plate in immediate pain, and Skubal threw down his glove and hat in shock. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025

However, there’s still a lot of work to be done before shovels hit the dirt. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for hit the dirt

• controvert
• disconcert
• extrovert
• introvert
• reassert
• undershirt
• alert
• assert
• avert
• dessert
• divert
• evert