leave something in the dust

leave something in the dust
leave (someone/something) in the dust 1. to move quickly away from someone or something.

If a big truck bears down on you from behind, this powerful car can leave it in the dust.

2. to replace someone or something with something new.

This new computer virus left last year's killer virus in the dust.


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