Hit Pay Dirt Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hit pay dirt What does hit pay dirt mean?	discover something of value	The men hit pay dirt when they discovered oil in the farmer's field.
hit pay dirt What does hit pay dirt mean?	to make a valuable discovery, to find the dirt in which much gold is found	We hit pay dirt when we got the rights to distribute the new product.
hit pay dirt What does hit pay dirt mean?	to discover something of value	The men hit pay dirt when they discovered oil in the farmer's field.
hit pay dirt What does hit pay dirt mean?	to make a valuable discovery, to find the dirt in which much gold is found	We hit pay dirt when we got the rights to distribute the new product.
	Some Random Idioms
ass-kisser What does "ass-kisser" mean?	someone who flatters for personal gain; a toady.	He is such an ass-kisser, always complimenting our boss.

fit in with (someone or something) What does "fit in with (someone or something)" mean?	to be comfortable or in harmony with someone or something	The new boy fits in with the other children very well.
follow orders What does "follow orders" mean?	to do as one has been instructed	The soldiers were following orders when they attacked the village.
cock of the walk What does "cock of the walk" mean?	someone who thinks that he or she is more important than others in a group	The supervisor thinks that he is cock of the walk. He thinks that he can do anything that he wants.
get a wiggle on What does "get a wiggle on " mean?	to hurry up, to get going	"Get a wiggle on. I want to arrive at the party before the other guests."
A poor man's something What does "A poor man's something" mean?	Something or someone that can be compared to something or someone else, but is not as good is a poor man's version; a writer who uses lots of puns but isn't very funny would be a poor man's Oscar Wilde.

At the end of your tether What does "At the end of your tether" mean?	(UK) If you are at the end of your tether, you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.
have a try/crack at (something) What does "have a try/crack at (something)" mean?	take a turn at trying to do something	I have always wanted to have a try at scuba diving.
monkey around (with someone or something) What does "monkey around (with someone or something)" mean?	play with or waste time with someone or something	I spent the morning monkeying around with my new computer.
stop-and-go What does "stop-and-go" mean?	stopping and continuing repeatedly	The traffic is always stop-and-go during the morning rush hour.
fish for a compliment What does "fish for a compliment" mean?	to try and get someone to give you a compliment	The girl was fishing for a compliment when she asked her friend if she liked her new dress.

American Idioms and Expressions

Hit Pay Dirt Idiom