daub on

daub (something) on(to) (something)

To smear something onto something else. I daubed stain remover onto the spot and then tossed the pants in the washer.
See also: daub

daub on

To smear something on(to something else). A noun or pronoun can be used between "daub" and "on." I daubed the stain remover on and then tossed the grass-stained pants in the washer. I excused myself to daub on a little bit of makeup before the interview started.
See also: daub, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

daub something on(to) something

 and daub something on
to smear or paint something onto something else, The painter daubed a bit of yellow onto the canvas. Daub on a bit of yellow here. She daubed the medicine on.
See also: daub, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • daub
  • daub (something) on(to) (something)
  • tighten (something) onto (something else)
  • stitch (something) onto (something else)
  • stitch onto
  • back onto
  • back onto (something)
  • tack (something) onto (something else)
  • tack onto
  • plaster (something) onto (something)
References in periodicals archive
Also keep up to date on all the latest news and deals available at their Lehigh Valley dealership by following Brown Daub on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brown-Daub-Used-Cars/414245298631654.
Also, follow Brown Daub on Google+ (https://plus.google.com/b/107807584616707219678/#) for the latest automotive and dealership news and sales.