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pay dirt

 
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–noun
1. soil, gravel, or ore that can be mined profitably.
2. Informal. any source of success or wealth; a fortunate discovery or profitable venture: After months of experimentation, the scientists finally hit pay dirt.
3. Football. end zone (def. 1).
Origin:
1855–60, Americanism
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pay dirt  
n.  

  1. Earth, ore, or gravel that is profitable to mine.

  2. Informal A useful or profitable discovery or venture.

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