dust the top shelf

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: remove dust from the highest shelf.

Example

Dust the top shelf while the bookcase is empty.

Remove dust from the highest shelf while the bookcase is empty.

Practice tips

• Practice dust the top shelf out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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