throw dirt

idiom

The phrase "throw dirt" can be used both literally and figuratively to describe actions that are either physical or aimed at harming someone's reputation.

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Definition

B2General

(literal)To fling or scatter dust or dirt.

Example

During the burial ceremony, mourners throw dirt on the casket.

B2Social

(figurative, negative)To make derogatory or malicious allegations, especially to harm someone's reputation.

Example

He started to throw dirt at his opponent during the campaign.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "throw dirt":

throw dirt on eat dirt hit the dirt kick up dust permanent dirt dig down dirt farmer dig in mud fight pay dirt throw shade dig out dirt track talk trash dig on beat the dust dig up dig into throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick muddy up mud out dirt cheap throw to the dogs prat digger break ground drop someone in it