pay dirt
noun
1
: earth or ore that yields a profit to a miner
2
: a useful or remunerative discovery or object
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From Idaho legislators to federal lawmakers So far failing to hit pay dirt with legislation in Idaho, Gleason and his family have shifted to pursuing a federal law with similar aims.
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Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Police quickly hit pay dirt in the apartment of Danny Lugo's girlfriend.
—Troy Roberts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Myers was able to kick through two more field goals for the Seahawks, as Sam Darnold and the offense were unable to find pay dirt.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The trip to pay dirt came on a 19-yard heave to tight end Colby Parkinson, who skied over safety Tre’von Moehrig for the game-winning score with 38 seconds remaining.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Police quickly hit pay dirt in the apartment of Danny Lugo's girlfriend.
—Troy Roberts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Myers was able to kick through two more field goals for the Seahawks, as Sam Darnold and the offense were unable to find pay dirt.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The trip to pay dirt came on a 19-yard heave to tight end Colby Parkinson, who skied over safety Tre’von Moehrig for the game-winning score with 38 seconds remaining.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20dirt. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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