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
Suleiman-History
An (1)-Chinese, Vietnamese
Euphemiayoo-FEM-ee-ə (English)Ancient Greek, English (Archaic)
Augustinus-Ancient Roman
Sharpe['ʃa:p]
Dezirindade-zee-REEN-dahEsperanto