hit the dirt



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Trefor-Welsh
Efthalia-Greek
Ladislao-Italian
Hachirouhah-chee-ṙo:Japanese
DavinDAV-inEnglish
Padgett['pædʒit]