Shake the Dust off Your Shoes (Feet)

What does the idiom “Shake the Dust off Your Shoes (Feet)” mean?

Definition:

Make a clean break with a relationship or situation

For example:

“When you really can’t continue in a job, it’s best shake the dust off your shoes and quit.”

Notes:

This idiom is of biblical origin, and it’s most commonly used in religious contexts.

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