dust down
To brush or wipe the dust off something or someone, especially to make it ready to use again.
Meanings
To remove dust or dirt from a surface, object, or clothing, usually by brushing or wiping.
"He dusted down the old bookcase before moving it into the new house."
To recover composure or pick yourself up after a failure, setback, or difficult experience.
"She dusted herself down after the rejection and started working on her next application."
More common in British English than American, where 'dust off' tends to be preferred. Often used figuratively to mean reviving or refreshing something old. The reflexive use ('dust yourself down') means to recover composure after a setback.
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