Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to gather dust
idiom
/tə ˈɡæðər dʌst/
Definition
To remain unused or neglected over time.
Examples
- The old toys in the attic have been gathering dust for years.
- Her unfinished manuscript has been gathering dust since she moved.
- Books that are rarely read tend to gather dust on the shelves.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to gather dust’ refers to objects, items, or even ideas that are left untouched and forgotten, typically accumulating dust due to disuse.
Synonyms
- Neglected
- Untouched
- Forgotten
