dust off

verb

dusted off; dusting off; dusts off

transitive verb

: to bring out or back to use again
dusted off his golf clubs when he retired

Examples of dust off in a Sentence

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Break out your favorite holiday movies or dust off your extended edition Lord of the Rings films and prepare for a day of movie magic—complete with lots of popcorn and candy, of course! Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024 According to a press release recapping the Boss’ 2024, next year will find the 75-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend extending his global tour with the band, as well as celebrating some milestones and dusting off unheard gems from the archives. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024 This can be supplemented by direct investment in glossy, original short form content, dusting off the playbook from the now defunct Quibi. Paul Pastor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024 Christmas as Alicia, a culinary school instructor finally ready to dust off her apron after grieving her mother’s death. EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dust off 

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dust off was in 1940

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“Dust off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20off. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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