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The phrase "dust up" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used as a noun or a verb to describe a minor or brief quarrel or conflict. Example: "The political debate turned into a heated dust up between the two candidates."
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dust up
verb
To dust, to clean by dusting
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The dust up with Mr. Tillerson was remarkable even in Mr. Trump's world of belligerent confrontations.
The wind was blowing dust up into the sky.
No one likes getting dust up their nose!
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We suspect this will not be the last dust-up.
The dust-up brought a smile to Favre's face.
If you missed this dust-up, here's a recap.
Take, for instance, the Swift Boat dust-up.
Still, potential exists for another bonus dust-up.
The biggest dust-up was in October, when former Gov.
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