The horse began to beat the dust during the show.
beat the dust
idiomTo perform curvets too precipitately or too low.
The rider struggled to control the horse as it started to beat the dust in the arena.
The stallion's tendency to beat the dust rather than execute a clean, elevated movement disappointed the judges during the dressage competition.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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beat a retreat
To leave hastily in the face of opposition.
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beat around the bush
To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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beat Banaghan
To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable.
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beat feet
To run.
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beat it
To leave; to go away.
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beat off
To masturbate by stimulating one's own penis.