How to Pronounce "hit pay dirt"
expression
HIT PAY DURT
HIT PAY DERT
Definition
To suddenly achieve great success or find something very valuable, especially after searching, working hard, or trying for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɝt
British English
hˈɪt/ /pˈeɪ/ /dˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT PAY DURT
UK
HIT PAY DERT
Listen in Context
After months of searching, the scientists hit pay dirt and found the rare plant.
We hit pay dirt with our new product—it sold out in one week!
The team hit pay dirt when they found the missing documents.
You know, I think we finally hit pay dirt with this client—they loved our pitch.