bite the dust

phrase

Definition of bite the dustnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite the dust
buy it
Phrase
  • When something is hard to get, shoppers may worry about missing their chance to buy it, making limited releases feel more urgent.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Wall Street, at least, is buying it, and is now bullish on Meta’s ability to drive revenue through Muse, Reuters reports.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Bite the dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite%20the%20dust. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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