HyperDic: pay_dirt

English > 2 senses of the expression pay dirt:
NOUNsubstancepay dirtore that yields a substantial profit to the miner
statepay dirta profitable success
English > pay dirt: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaningore that yields a substantial profit to the miner.
BroaderoreA mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
English > pay dirt: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningA profitable success.
Example"the inventor worked for years before hitting pay dirt"
BroadersuccessA state of prosperity or fame
Spanishen el clavo

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