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Dust down

verb, slang

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  1. 1
    Alternative form of dust off. alt-of, alternative

    "These preparations are being dusted down and refreshed and will continue to stand their owners in good stead in November."

  2. 2
    To demean or verbally assault; to dress down. slang
  3. 3
    To clean (someone) off who has fallen. slang

    "He was on the ground, so I helped him up, dusted him down and brought him home."

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