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
Imtiyaz-Arabic
Ciardha-Irish
Garbi-Basque
Alice['ælis]
Jude (2)JOODEnglish
Heron-Ancient Greek