dirt

Definition

  • noun: loose earth or soil
  • noun: a filthy or soiling substance (as mud, dust, or grime)
  • synonyms: excrement, earth, meanness

Examples

  • He seems to have written his memoirs mainly so that he can 'dish the dirt' on all his former lovers.

  • The police 'struck pay dirt' when a witness came forward with new information.

  • The band 'hit pay dirt' [=had a big success] with their first single.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I was helping build it. You've got friends? Not anymore. They're mine. It's the Brotherhood's good name they've dragged through the dirt. Fuck your name. They're mine. I killed you once before, Dondarrion. Happy to do it again. Drop that arrow, you bloody girl. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8