What does "Dust off" mean?

remove dust from

Synonym: recover, shake off Opposite: dwell, linger

"Dust off" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I wanna dust off some of this stuff.

Modern Family S8E19

So, pick yourself up, dust yourself...

Young Sheldon S6E15

Dusting off the old 6-string.

Gossip Girl S6E8

Maybe it's time to dust it off.

Grey's Anatomy S6E16

You are going to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and we will figure out what the next step is.

Parks and Recreation S5E14

Dust yourself off, forget it.

The Big Bang Theory S2E22

But as I watched those three people pick themselves up and dust themselves off, I realized we've been asking the wrong question.

The Good Place S4E6

"Dust off" in TV shows & movies

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