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gather dust
gather dust
Fig. [for something] to sit unused for a long time. Most of my talent is just gathering dust because I don't really have an opportunity to perform.
gather dust
to be forgotten or not used Hugh's tennis racket has just been gathering dust since he hurt his back.
gather dust
to not be used for a long time (often in continuous tenses) If these books are going to sit around gathering dust in the garage you might as well give them to Frank.