leave someone in the dust (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to decisively win a match specially with a big difference with other opponents.

Examples:

1. The last season Barcelona left other teams in the dust.
2. This swimmer left all swimmers in the dust and won the gold medal.
3. The sprinter left his competitors in the dust.
4. The new tech company left its rivals in the dust with its innovative products.
5. She studied day and night and left her classmates in the dust.
6. His relentless focus on self-improvement left his peers in the dust.
7. After adopting a new strategy, they left their competitors in the dust.
8. The startup’s revolutionary app left established companies in the dust.
9. The star player’s skills left the opposing team in the dust.
10. With her incredible speed, she left the other cyclists in the dust.
11. The sprinter left his competitors in the dust.