Meaning of the word "leave someone/something in the dust" in English

What does "leave someone/something in the dust" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leave someone/something in the dust

US /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn ðə dʌst/
UK /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn ðə dʌst/
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Idiom

1.

to be much better or faster than someone or something else

Example:
Our new product will leave the competition in the dust.
The champion runner left all the other athletes in the dust.
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