What Does It Mean to ‘Hit Pay Dirt'? — VOA Learning English
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On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples and notes on usage.
Many valuable materials are buried deep inside the ground, such as gold, oil and diamonds. But finding these riches and bringing them to the surface takes much time and effort.
In the past, the term pay dirt was used to describe something found in the dirt that could bring you money. Gold is a common example of pay dirt. In fact, word experts say the term dates back to when North America’s famous gold rush was happening.
By the mid-1800s, thousands of people had come to parts of the United States and Canada to search for…
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