ENGLISH
REFERENCE

dusty miller

idiom
Meaning

A formulaic phrase for a miller, related to the dust generated in the milling process.


Examples
SIMPLE

The old dusty miller carried a heavy sack of flour.

CONTEXTUAL

Every morning, the dusty miller opened the shop to begin grinding the fresh wheat.

COMPLEX

Covered in a fine layer of white powder, the dusty miller stood by the turning stones and watched the grain transform into flour.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    drown the miller

    To put too much water in something; overdilute.

  2. 02

    Miller of Dee

    Someone who lives independently and unattached to others, especially for selfish reasons.

© 2026 English Reference