Dig up the Dirt, Dish up the Dirt,  Sweep the dart under the rug, Dirt Cheap

= Dig up the Dirt ( " ") " () "

- "We spent weeks trying to dig up dirt on this guy. We talked to his enemies and looked at court records. The only dirt we found is two traffic tickets for speeding."

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= Dish the Dirt ( " ") " "

- "I hear Pete and Mary aren't getting along these days. In fact, they say she is talking about a divorce. Bill, you are their closest friend. So, come on dish up the dirt about them."

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= Sweep the dirt under the rug ( " ") " "

- "The mayor tried to sweep the corruption (dirt) at the city hall under the rug, but a smart TV reporter dug it up anyway. And, now three top city officials faces criminal charges and maybe jailed."

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Dirt Cheap ( " ") ""

"Bill bought that house dirt cheap. Also, he thought. Then he heard was haunted by the ghost of a murdered young woman. Now, he and his wife lie awake all night listening to strange noises."

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