throw dust in someone's eyes

pull the wool over someone's eyes

To deceive someone.

leave someone in the dust

To completely overtake a competitor.

dust off a batter

for a pitcher to throw a pitch at or near the batter, typically to fri…

leave for dust

To leave or abandon someone alone without helping or caring for them.

eat someone's dust

To be outrun.

not see someone for dust

To not see someone at all; implying a hasty departure.