collect dust



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collect dust

To be in a state of disuse for a prolonged period of time. Why do you want another video game console? You already have three collecting dust under the television! My father has lots of old trinkets and memorabilia collecting dust in the attic.
See also: collect, dust

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ThorstenTAWR-sten (German)Swedish, Danish, German
Bratomil-Medieval Slavic
Salut-Catalan
Thokozanito-ko-ZAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Damla-Turkish
Skadi-Norse Mythology