hit the dirt

Questions

What does hit the dirt mean?

To drop suddenly to the ground.

How to pronounce hit the dirt

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hit the dirt”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hit the dirt”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hit the dirt” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.