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Pay dirt
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a valuable or significant discovery, often resulting in financial gain or success
What is the origin of the idiom "pay dirt" and when to use it?
The idiom "pay dirt" originated in the world of mining, where it refers to a valuable discovery of ore or minerals that is profitable to mine. It is used to describe any situation where someone makes a valuable or profitable discovery, often after a period of hard work or effort.
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ore that yields a substantial profit to the miner
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The company has hit pay dirt with its new product line, which is selling like hotcakes
After months of searching, the archeologist finally hit pay dirt and discovered an ancient artifact.
