in the dust, leave someone



in the dust, leave someone

Leave one far behind, as in a race or competition. For example, This marketing strategy will leave the others in the dust. This metaphoric colloquialism alludes to the dust raised by a fast-moving horse or vehicle.
See also: leave

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ElŻBietaelzh-BYE-tahPolish
Matty (2)-Medieval English
Chandler['tʃa:ndlə]
Victoriavik-TAWR-ee-ə (English), vik-TO-ree-ah (German)English, Spanish, Romanian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman, Roman Mythology
MauriMOW-reeFinnish
Morgan (2)-Arthurian Romance