strew something on someone or something

strew something on someone or something
strew something on someone or something
to sow or spread something on someone or something. •

The wind strewed the dandelion seeds on Fred and his friends.

A child went down the aisle, strewing flowers on the white walkway ahead of the bride.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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