According to contemporary reports, the Russian guests left the property in "a complete mess" after their departure.

If someone had searched the place, though she couldn't imagine why anyone would want to, then why not just leave it in a mess?

"Some people get a kick out of leaving things in a mess," said Liz.

The children, she said, were allowed to stay out on the street until late at night, and their home was frequently left in a mess.

The war left the country in an almighty mess, both politically and economically.

They slept overnight and left the place in a mess.

I'm very busy; Marjorie has left us in a dreadful mess.

I only get £91 incapacity benefit a week so this has left me in a right mess.

That old uncle of yours left you in a real good mess.

Darby's death left the affairs of the business in a mess.