scatter crumbs

Frequency: 6.83.9 per million words

To cause crumbs to spread over an area.

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Examples (10)

  • She broke the biscuit, scattering crumbs all over her keyboard.
  • The children loved to scatter bread crumbs for the ducks at the pond.
  • Please use a plate so you don't scatter crumbs on the clean floor.
  • He's so messy; he always scatters crumbs when he eats toast.
  • After the picnic, they noticed they had scattered crumbs all over the blanket.
  • The baker intentionally scattered cake crumbs over the top of the trifle for decoration.
  • A little mouse scurried out to eat the crumbs the bird had scattered.
  • Be careful with that flaky croissant, or you will scatter crumbs everywhere.
  • He absentmindedly scattered crumbs on the table while deep in thought.
  • The act of scattering crumbs in the kitchen can attract unwanted pests.