English · Slang Attested

hit the dirt

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Meaning · English

To drop suddenly to the ground.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hit the dirt” mean?

To drop suddenly to the ground.

Is “hit the dirt” formal or informal?

hit the dirt is generally slang.

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