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gather dust |
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gather dust Fig. [for something] to sit unused for a long time. Most of my talent is just gathering dust because I don't really have an opportunity to perform. gather dust to not be used for a long time (often in continuous tenses) If these books are going to sit around gathering dust in the garage you might as well give them to Frank. gather dust to be forgotten or not used Hugh's tennis racket has just been gathering dust since he hurt his back. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These older models are still useful, so don't let them gather dust on a shelf. She was determined that her findings would not gather dust in the historical archives of Vatican II, and worked in many ways to keep the issues alive. resolutions and international law gather dust, and humanitarian aid is used like a playing card without regard for ordinary Palestinian families just trying to earn their daily bread. |
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