Bite the dust meaning
What does the saying 'Bite the dust' mean?
Idiom: Bite the dust
Meaning:
This is a way of saying that somebody has died, especially if they are killed violently like a soldier in battle.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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