pay dirt


noun

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

Origin of pay dirt

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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pay dirt

noun

a deposit rich enough in minerals to be worth mining
strike pay dirt or hit pay dirt informal to achieve one's objective