How to Pronounce "leave in the dust"
expression
LEEV in thuh DUHST
LEEV in thuh DUST
Definition
To move ahead of someone or something so quickly or completely that they cannot keep up; to significantly outperform or outpace them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəst
British English
lˈiːv/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV in thuh DUHST
UK
LEEV in thuh DUST
Listen in Context
The fastest runner left in the dust all the other competitors.
New technology can leave in the dust old devices.
If you don't study, others may leave you in the dust.
Our company released a new product that left the competition in the dust.