dirt

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dirt

1. An utterly worthless or contemptible person. She treated you like dirt when you were with her. Why on earth would you want to go back to her now? I'll never allow you to spend time with dirt like them!
2. slang Scandalous, malicious, or incriminating gossip. People are obsessed with getting the latest dirt on celebrities. The senator's campaign is trying to dig up dirt on his opponent ahead of the upcoming election.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dirt

1. n. low, worthless people. (Singular with the force of plural.) I am not dirt. I’m just temporarily financially embarrassed.
2. n. gossip; scandal; incriminating secrets; dirty linen. What’s the dirt on Taylor?
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See:
  • (as) common as dirt
  • air (one's) dirty laundry in public
  • air (one's) dirty linen in public
  • common as an old shoe
  • curly dirt
  • dicky dirt
  • dig some dirt up
  • dig the dirt
  • dig up
  • dig up dirt
  • dig up dirt on (someone or something)
  • dirt
  • dirt cheap
  • dirt file
  • dirt nap
  • dirtbag
  • dirt-poor
  • dish the dirt
  • dish the dirt on (someone or something)
  • do (one) dirt(y)
  • do dirt
  • do someone dirt
  • drag (someone or something) through the dirt
  • drag someone or something through the dirt
  • eat crow
  • eat crow/humble pie/dirt, to
  • eat dirt
  • have a dirt nap
  • hit pay dirt
  • hit the deck
  • hit the dirt
  • hit/strike pay dirt
  • pay dirt
  • pay dirt, hit
  • pay dirt, to hit/strike
  • rub someone's nose in it
  • strike pay dirt
  • take a dirt nap
  • throw dirt enough, and some will stick
  • throw enough dirt, and some will stick
  • track (something) all over
  • track (something) into (some place)
  • track in
  • treat (one) like dirt
  • treat like dirt
  • treat somebody like dirt
  • treat someone like dirt
  • wash (one's) dirty linen in public
  • we (all) have to eat a peck of dirt before we die
  • you have to eat a peck of dirt before you die
References in periodicals archive
Speak to the Maryland fill dirt contractors at Dirt Connections for more information about fill dirt and to schedule your free fill dirt delivery.
People are the major cause of flooding in the country; people should assist the government in tackling the problem and finding a lasting solution to it by desisting from throwing dirt into the drainage.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's first ever world class dirt biking track was launched at SA Gardens, Kala Shah Kaku during the speed festival.
Were these infections related to our running through dirt barefooted?
'The company said it needed a steel foundation in the water so it had to dump dirt into the sea to block the water route before constructing the foundation.
James Heather, development director for the Mayfield Partnership, which comprises Manchester council, LCR, TFGM and U+I, said: "We are really pleased and excited to be supporting the launch of Dirt Factory, it's a fantastic initiative and one that fits perfectly with our own values in terms of community and well-being.
The complete DIRT Annual Report for 2015 is available for download at www.commongroundalliance.com.
Dirt is effortlessly sucked up into the clear bin which can easily be emptied.
"The 2014 DIRT Report's enduring indication--that calling 811 before digging is the most important precaution that professionals and homeowners can take before digging--could not be clearer after five years of consistent results," said Bob Kipp, CGA president.
The techniques used to characterize and identify dirt include optical, infrared, and electron microscopy and many analytical methods, particularly IR spectroscopy.
A proven dirt performer in his native Japan, Hokko Tarumae's impressive resumae includes wins in some of the country's top races including the Champions Cup (G1) (ex Japan Cup Dirt), Tokyo Daishoten (G1) and Kawasaki Kinen (G1) since his Dubai setback.
The Ministry implemented a number of dirt roads paving projects in different Governorates in the Kingdom, which indeed contributed to solving storm water flood issues in the areas most affected by rain.
-- State transportation officials said Wednesday that they believe a contractor is responsible for dumping a massive mound of dirt suspected of shifting the ground underneath an interstate highway bridge and forcing its closure.
Dirt is the literal ground without which there would be no terrestrial life, and which is always shifting and on the move.
CRITICISM of Meydan for replacing Tapeta with dirt has emanated from a distinctly one-eyed Eurocentric viewpoint.