The pitcher decided to dust off the batter to show his frustration.
dust off a batter
idiomfor 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.
Origin
disputed originFrom the concept that a pitch thrown very close to a batter will remove some dust or dirt from the batter's uniform either by brushing against it or causing a breeze very close to it, or alternatively by the batter jumping away from the pitch to avoid being hit.
After the batter hit a home run, the pitcher threw inside to dust off the batter and send a clear message.
Tensions escalated on the field when the pitcher, clearly agitated by the previous inning, intentionally threw a high fastball to dust off the batter.
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beat the dust
To perform curvets too precipitately or too low.
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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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dust mouse
A dust bunny.
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dust settles
A heated, angry, or confused atmosphere calms down.
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eat someone's dust
To be outrun.