leave a smear

Examples (10)

• His fingers left a smear of sweat on the wall.
• The technician carefully removed the smear from the slide.
• Be careful not to leave a smear on the clean surface.
• The muddy footprints left a smear across the polished floor.
• After eating, he noticed he had left a smear of chocolate on his cheek.
• She tried to wipe away the smear, but it had already set.
• The artist accidentally left a smear of paint on the canvas.
• Don't touch the screen, or you'll leave a smear.
• The oil spill left a dark smear along the coastline.
• I think I left a smear of lipstick on the cup.