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'Watch My Dust!' — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: easy · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 412 words

Topics: суспільство

'Watch My Dust!'

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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.

Dust is very small pieces of earth or other matter. It is so fine it floats in the air. And it gets everywhere.

Inside, it covers our floors, our belongings, and other surfaces. Outside, it covers things as well. And a small wind can blow dust into our eyes and mouth.

When we drive a car on dry ground, it can create a dust cloud. And when we run in a foot race, we can kick up a lot of dust, too.

That is why we have the expression eat my dust. It means you are ahead of someone. They are behind you and must deal with the dust you have made.

Sometimes, we also say watch my dust. This means you are so sure of winning that you are telling…

Tap any word for its translation at once; the word goes into your deck together with its sentence.

Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/watch-my-dust-/7107779.html

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