Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be left in the dust
idiom
/biː lɛft ɪn ðə dʌst/
Definition
To be overtaken or left behind, especially in competition or progress.
Examples
- In the race, I was doing well until I suddenly got tired and was left in the dust by my faster friends.
- With the rapid advancements in technology, many businesses fear they will be left in the dust if they do not adapt quickly.
- She felt like she would be left in the dust as her colleagues received promotions while she remained in her position.
Meaning
This phrase means to be left far behind or to be outdone by someone or something, usually in a competitive situation.
Synonyms
- left behind
- outpaced
- overtaken
- surpassed
