Dust off

verb

To clean something by blowing or wiping away dust or dirt.

You must dust off the furniture before guests arrive.

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Used when someone actually gets rid of dust on an object or surface.

Every Saturday, I dust off my collection of vinyl records.

Pro Tip 2/3

Can be used for light cleaning, not just removing dust.

Please dust off the picnic table before we put the food on it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Sometimes means prepare or refresh something, not literally clean.

I need to dust off my driving skills before the road trip.

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