pay dirt: Meaning and Definition of

pay' dirt"

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. soil, gravel, or ore that can be mined profitably.
  2. any source of success or wealth; a fortunate discovery or profitable venture: After months of experimentation, the scientists finally hit pay dirt.
  3. See(def. 1).
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