leave a scratch
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to cause a mark to remain on a surface
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- Powdered cleansers will leave scratches on the glass.
- A cat's claws can easily leave deep scratches on furniture.
- Be careful not to leave a scratch on the new car's paintwork.
- The heavy box might leave a scratch on the wooden floor if dragged.
- Even a small pebble can leave a noticeable scratch on the screen.
- The rough surface is likely to leave scratches on delicate items.
- He accidentally let his ring leave a scratch on her watch.
- The old key could leave a deep scratch if not used carefully.
- Despite the fall, he was lucky not to leave a single scratch on his new phone.
- This type of plastic tends to leave scratches easily.