noun a small amount of something, especially a snack or light meal
verb to be defeated or fail, especially in a dramatic or final way
Refers to a soldier or combatant being killed in battle.
Used metaphorically to describe a team or player losing a game or competition.
Describes a character in a movie, TV show, or book meeting their demise.
Used colloquially to indicate a failure or defeat in a non-serious context.
In a literary context, 'bite the dust' may be used metaphorically to describe the failure or downfall of a character or plotline.
In psychology, 'bite the dust' may be used colloquially to describe the concept of facing defeat or experiencing a setback in therapy or treatment.
In a business context, 'bite the dust' may be used informally to describe the failure or closure of a company, project, or initiative.
In legal contexts, 'bite the dust' may be used figuratively to describe the defeat or downfall of a legal argument, case, or defense.