lick the dust

lick the dust

obsolete To be defeated in battle. We shall not rest until those traitors lick the dust!
See also: dust, lick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cut the dust
  • heaven dust
  • when the dust settles
  • after/when the dust settles
  • curly dirt
  • dust of angels
  • dust out
  • dust mouse
  • make the dust fly