scatter crumbs
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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.