Down and Hit the dirt

Down verb - To strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall.

Hit the dirt and down are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hit the dirt" instead a verb "Down".

Nearby Word: downed

Hit the dirt verb - Fall or drop suddenly, usually to evade some danger.

Down and hit the dirt are semantically related in fall or make fall awkwardly topic. Sometimes you can use "Down" instead a verb phrase "Hit the dirt".