collect dust
English
Pronunciation
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Verb
collect dust
- (idiomatic) To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
- The trophies on his wall reminding him of his heyday are now just collecting dust.
Usage notes
- This is most commonly used in the progressive tense, i.e. "collecting dust"
Synonyms
- catch dust
- gather dust
Translations
remain unused
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