in the dirt

idiom

baseball, of a pitch
: having hit the ground near home plate before reaching the catcher
He swung and missed at a curveball in the dirt.

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After home plate umpire Scott Barry signaled Chisholm safe at the plate, the Yankees’ second baseman lay face first in the dirt for a few seconds to catch his breath. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 And further options, including a snorkel, winches, lights, and storage solutions to mount to the roof and side accessory rails, only enhance the impression that the Quartermaster belongs in the dirt. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 Watering needs vary by climate, sun exposure, and weather, so check the soil first by sticking your finger or a chopstick in the dirt. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 While Manabe’s mind was up in the clouds, Arakawa’s was down in the dirt. Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the dirt

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“In the dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20dirt. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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