Collocation
leave a mark
to cause a visible or lasting effect, such as a stain, scratch, dent, or lasting impact
Definition
'leave a mark' is a common English collocation. to cause a visible or lasting effect, such as a stain, scratch, dent, or lasting impact
leave + a mark (on + something)
“Be careful with that wet paint; it will leave a mark on the floor.”
Examples
- Do not put hot mugs directly on the desk because they can leave a mark.
- The sticker left a mark on the window when I peeled it off.
- Those metal chair legs will leave a mark on the wooden floor if you drag them.
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- Try not to lean your bike against the wall; the handlebars might leave a mark.
- If you press too hard with the pencil, you will leave a mark on the next page.
- The spilled coffee left a mark on the carpet that we could not remove.
- Years of sunlight can leave a mark on the curtains, fading them unevenly.
- The accident left a mark on the car door, even after the repairs.
- Her kindness left a mark on everyone who worked with her.