Meaning of the word "dust off" in English
What does "dust off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dust off
US /dʌst ɔːf/
UK /dʌst ɒf/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to prepare something for use again after a long period of neglect
Example:
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It's time to dust off my old guitar and start practicing again.
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The studio decided to dust off the old script for a remake.
2.
to remove dust from the surface of something
Example:
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She dusted off the books before putting them on the shelf.
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He dusted himself off after falling down.