daub with (something)
daub with (something)
To apply or smear a substance (onto something). A noun or pronoun is often used between "daub" and "with." I daubed the spot with stain remover and then tossed the pants in the washer. I'm going to daub the hinges with some grease to make that squeaking stop.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
daub something with something
to smear or paint something with something sticky, such as paint, grease, makeup, etc. The mechanic daubed the part with grease and put it back where it came from. The end of the chair leg was daubed with glue and set into place.
See also: daub
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- daub with
- daub
- daub (something) on(to) (something)
- daub on
- arrange for
- arrange for some time
- arrange some music for
- angle
- angling
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors