| 释义 |
in the dust, leave someone leave (someone or something) in the dust1. To leave someone or something far behind due to how quickly one is moving. With the new modifications to our car's engine, we were able to leave the other racers in the dust.2. To completely outclass, outperform, or surpass someone or something else. There is no question that their latest smartphone leaves every other model on the market in the dust. The up-and-coming basketball star has been leaving his peers in the dust.See also: dust, leavein the dust, leave someoneLeave 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, someone |