How to Pronounce "dust off"
expression
ˈdəst/ /ˈɔf
DUHST-awf
dˈʌst/ /ˈɒf
DUST-of
Definition
To remove dust from something, or to bring back a skill, activity, or object that hasn't been used in a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəst/ /ˈɔf
British English
dˈʌst/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHST-awf
UK
DUST-of
Listen in Context
I need to dust off the shelves in my room.
She decided to dust off her old guitar and play some songs.
Every spring, he dusts off his bike for a ride.
Maybe it’s time to dust off that resume and start looking for a new job.