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Hit/strike pay dirt

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Value DiscoveryPlay
Used when someone finds something of great worth after searching or trying for a while. SlideThey finally hit pay dirt in their search for a vintage comic book collection.
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Research BreakthroughPlay
Often used in contexts like research or investigation where a significant discovery is made. SlideAfter analyzing the data, the scientists hit pay dirt with a new vaccine formula.
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It's figurative, not about actually finding dirt or soil that pays money. SlideThe tech start-up hit pay dirt with their innovative app, not by selling dirt.