dust mouse
A dust bunny.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I found a large dust mouse under the bed.”
“You should vacuum more often because a dust mouse is hiding behind the sofa.”
“The neglected attic was filled with cobwebs and a solitary, grey dust mouse rolling across the floorboards.”
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beat the dust
To perform curvets too precipitately or too low.
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bit by a barn mouse
tipsy; slightly drunk
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bite the dust
To die.
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bust the dust
To clean dust off something, such as with a vacuum cleaner.
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catch dust
To be rarely used.
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collect dust
To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
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done and dusted
Completed thoroughly and satisfactorily.
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dust off a batter
for a pitcher to throw a pitch at or near the batter, typically to frighten the batter or to have him stand farther away from home plate.
Last updated August 10, 2026