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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a mess of paint" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a chaotic or disorganized application of paint, often in an artistic context or when referring to a spilled or splattered paint situation.
Example: "The artist's studio was filled with a mess of paint, splattered across the floor and walls, creating a vibrant yet chaotic atmosphere."
Alternatives: "a jumble of paint" or "a chaos of paint".
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This fragment from Karl Marx is spattered and drooled over with a mess of paint.
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This will prevent paint from going under the paper and making a mess of the details.
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