Dust

throw dust in eyes

Meaning: to mislead somebody

Example: She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweler by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the jewellery. Read on

bite the dust

Meaning: to fall to the ground

Example: The soldier bit the dust after a very long fight and even at that he managed to take many enemy soldiers with him. Read on

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in a clover

Meaning: ing: prosperous, living well. Example: After we earn a million in our new business of gold, we'll hopefully be in a clover

Example: ing: prosperous, living well. Example: After we earn a million in our new business of gold, we'll hopefully be in a cloverRead on

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