Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shake-the-dust-from-your-feet

idiom

/ʃeɪk ðə dʌst frʌm jɔːr fiːt/

Definition

To leave or depart from a place, often implying a rejection or disavowal of that place.

Examples

After the argument, she decided it was time to shake the dust from her feet and move on.
He shook the dust from his feet when he realized the job wasn’t right for him.

Meaning

This phrase suggests a person is moving on from a situation or location that is no longer beneficial or welcoming to them, signifying a fresh start or letting go.