bite the dust

phrase

Definition of bite the dustnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite the dust
buy it
Phrase
  • Meanwhile, Luria said investors have seen versions of this story before and aren’t buying it.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 1964, Elvis Presley bought it as a publicity stunt to donate to charity.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Bite the dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite%20the%20dust. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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