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Mr. Tom Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Make the dust fly vs. make the fur fly

Hi

I checked the meanings of both these idioms: make the dust fly and make the fur fly. Am I correct to understand they mean the same?

She made the fur/dust fly when she saw me with her friend.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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One online dictionary: make the dust fly. Also, make the feathers or fur fly. Stir matters up, cause a commotion or disturbance.

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  • One online dictionary: make the dust fly.
  • Also, make the feathers or fur fly.
  • Stir matters up, cause a commotion or disturbance.
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One online dictionary:

make the dust fly. Also, make the feathers or fur fly. Stir matters up, cause a commotion or disturbance.

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I have not heard "make the fur fly" in a long time. The other idiom, "make the dust fly" must be British English. I've never heard it except in the context of vigorous house cleaning.

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