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gather dust

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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.

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gather dust

to be forgotten or not used Hugh's tennis racket has just been gathering dust since he hurt his back.

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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.

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