He decided to shake the dust from his feet and leave that town.
shake off the dust from one's feet
idiomTo separate oneself from something unpleasant; to leave a place for good.
After years of working in a toxic office, she finally quit and shook the dust from her feet.
Having endured the stifling atmosphere of his hometown for too long, he packed his bags and shook the dust from his feet, never intending to return.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated July 12, 2026