turn to dust

beat the dust

To perform curvets too precipitately or too low.

bite the dust

To die.

Buggins's turn

A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.

bust the dust

To clean dust off something, such as with a vacuum cleaner.

catch dust

To be rarely used.

collect dust

To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.

dust mouse

A dust bunny.

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.