hit pay dirt

dig up dirt

To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.

dirt file

A compilation of negative gossip or facts about someone.

dish the dirt

To tell salacious gossip.

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.

eat dirt

To eat humble pie.

fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

To become extremely unattractive.

hell to pay

Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.

hit a lick

To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.