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.
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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.