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hit the dirt

/hɪt ðə dɜːrt/

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phrase

/hɪt ðə dɜːrt/B2slangsport
  • ruНеформальное выражение, означающее быстро упасть на землю, часто чтобы укрыться или избежать опасности, особенно в военном или выживательном контексте.

An informal expression meaning to drop to the ground quickly, often to take cover or avoid danger, especially in military or survival contexts.

  1. B2informal

    To quickly fall or drop to the ground, often to avoid danger or to take cover.

    ruУпасть на землю

    • When they heard the explosion, everyone hit the dirt.
    • The soldiers hit the dirt as the bullets flew overhead.
    • He hit the dirt to avoid being seen by the searchlight.