collect dust
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editcollect dust (third-person singular simple present collects dust, present participle collecting dust, simple past and past participle collected dust)
- (idiomatic) To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
- The trophies on his wall reminding him of his heyday are now just collecting dust.