He finally hit pay dirt with his new business idea.
hit pay dirt
idiomTo strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.
After searching through hundreds of old files, the researcher hit pay dirt when she found the missing document.
The struggling author hit pay dirt when his latest novel became an unexpected international bestseller, securing his financial future.
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dig up dirt
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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dirt file
A compilation of negative gossip or facts about someone.
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dish the dirt
To tell salacious gossip.
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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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eat dirt
To eat humble pie.
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fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.
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hell to pay
Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.