What is another word for eating the dust?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːtɪŋ ðə dˈʌst] (IPA) 
"Eating the dust" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation where one is left behind or defeated by someone else. It is commonly used to denote a feeling of inferiority or humiliation. There are several other phrases that can be used interchangeably with "eating the dust." These include "left in the dust," "trailing behind," "come in second place," and "losing ground." Other similar phrases to denote the sense of defeat and frustration are "getting the short end of the stick," "falling short," and "missing the mark." Whatever the colloquialism, they all share the concept of falling behind or failing to meet expectations.
