Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-bite-the-dust

idiom

/tə baɪt ðə dʌst/

Definition

To fail or to suffer a defeat, often used to describe someone experiencing a downfall or death.

Examples

After a long and tough match, the champion finally bit the dust.
Many businesses that couldn’t adapt to changes ended up biting the dust.
In the movie, the hero faced many dangers, but in the end, he didn’t bite the dust.

Meaning

This phrase signifies encountering a negative outcome, typically after a struggle or effort. It can also refer to someone who has died or is defeated in a competition.