Usually means: Accumulate unused items or dirt.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (collect dust)

▸ verb:  (idiomatic) To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.

Similar:
gather dust, dust off, bust the dust, dust down, dust, dedust, return to dust, go to waste, undust, turn to dust, more...

Types:
lint, dander, soot, grit, grime, smut, more...

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Similar:
gather dust, dust off, bust the dust, dust down, dust, dedust, return to dust, go to waste, undust, turn to dust, more...

Types:
lint, dander, soot, grit, grime, smut, more...



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