pay dirt
"Pay dirt" originated from mining, referring to earth with valuable minerals. It has since evolved into an idiom for achieving success or profit.
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Definition
C1Mining
(technical)Earth containing valuable minerals that can be extracted for profit.
Example
- The miners were thrilled to find pay dirt after weeks of digging.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Achieving significant success or finding something valuable.
Example
- After years of hard work, the startup finally hit pay dirt with their new app.
- She knew she had struck pay dirt when she found the rare painting at a garage sale.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pay dirt":
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