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bite the dust to be unsuccessful or defeated; fail decisively. [2 definitions]
cosmic dust very fine particles of matter found in interplanetary space.
dust bowl an area that has become desertlike because of severe dust storms or drought.
dust devil a small whirlwind that raises a narrow column of dust, sand, and debris.
dust jacket a paper cover to protect a book's binding. [2 definitions]
dust ruffle a floor-length decorative ruffle, usu. made of a light fabric such as cotton, that hangs from a mattress around three or four sides of a bed.
dust storm a storm of very strong winds that sweep up dust from the land. Dust storms can occur when the land has become very dry from lack of rain.
gold dust gold in the form of fine particles or a powder.