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hit the dirt

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Verb1.hit the dirt - fall or drop suddenly, usually to evade some danger; "The soldiers hit the dirt when they heard gunfire"
hit the deck
move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right"


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Guerrero made it three consecutive hits, but not until after he hit the dirt.
ANGELS FRUSTRATION MOUNTS POOR EXECUTION LEADS TO 7TH STRAIGHT SERIES ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The interloper, wisely choosing the first option, lowered his gun and hit the dirt while his accomplice, crawling on his belly, re-emerged from the woods and also surrendered.
And not a shot was fired by Lee, Robert W. / The New American
Although scientists are eager for Opportunity to drive off its landing pad and hit the dirt, engineers early this week were proceeding cautiously.
Opportunity knocks; spirit revives by Cowen, R. / Science News
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