The idiom "dirt on someone" is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century and has its roots in the concept of dirt as a metaphor for shameful or embarrassing information. The phrase is commonly used in a gossip or scandal context, where someone has information that could be used to expose secrets or weaknesses of another person.

What is the origin of the idiom "dirt on someone" and when to use it?

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Définition et signification de « dirt on somebody » en anglais

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