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lace (something) with (something)

1. To mix some substance, typically alcohol or drugs of some kind, into another, especially without the knowledge of other people. Often used in passive constructions. You're going to lace the punch with booze? Do you know how childish and cliché that is? When she woke up the next morning, her friend told her that her drink had been laced with kind of blackout drug, and they had all carried her home in a taxi to make sure she was safe.
2. To adulterate something, such as the truth, with something unnecessary or corrupting. Often used in passive constructions. The state-sponsored news network always laces stories with pro-government propaganda. I know you have this idea in your head about what happened, but remember that our memories are laced with all kinds of mistakes and fabrications.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lace something with something

to adulterate something with something, often with something alcoholic. Someone laced the punch with strong whiskey. Who laced my coffee with brandy?
See also: lace
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • lace
  • lace (something) with (something)
  • lacing
  • tap
  • tap (one) for (something)
  • tap for
  • tap someone
  • tap someone for something
  • tapping
  • taps
References in classic literature
It is true, she had no more lace with which to decorate another handkerchief, but the sale of this would supply the money to purchase anew, and in this way the simple minded girl saw no reason why she might not continue on as long as health and strength would allow--at least as long as her grandmother lived.
Autobiography of a Pocket Handkerchief
The rapper's team has also reportedly threatened Lace with a lawsuit.
Drake Never Met Model Claiming Rapper Knocked Her Up
If only a fragment of one of the drawstrings was found one would only see a flat lace with five strands or threads that could also have been worked with open ends.
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Kim Kardashian caused a stir when she chose white lace with only generously-sized black underwear to protect her modesty, and pulled it off with aplomb.
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Kim Kardashian caused a stir when she chose white lace with only generously-sized black underwear to protect her modesty, and pulled it off with aplomb Lace has one huge advantage, it has the ability to transcend age groups seamlessly.
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In Buffalo, Molly Carroll collects, restores, and sells antique lace with the hope of keeping it relevant.
Reimagining Irish Lace in Western New York
Or for a contemporary twist the truly brave can team lace with this season's acid brights.
Find time and place for lace... Family LOOKING LOVELY IN LACE: Natalie Futo, 19, of Redcar, models Jones & Jones lilac dress, pounds 64, with Chinese Laundry shoes, pounds 99, while Vicky Waller, 26, of Redcar, wears Kelly Ewing corset with lace overlay, pounds 160, skirt, pounds 75, and Moda in Pelle shoes, pounds 75.95. All from Kiwi Boutique, Guisborough Life FASHION Edited by Marie Turbill and Sarah Dale www.gazettelive.co.uk/familylife
BLUE BELLE Tick off two spring trends for pastels and lace with one beautiful dress, like Boutique by Jaeger''s delicate blue number, pounds 240 CLUTCH CONTROL Add a touch of lace to your ensemble with Martine Wester''s sweet-not-sour lemon clutch bag, pounds 36 PENCIL POWER A pencil skirt is the most elegant way to work a peekaboo fabric.
THE LACE IS ON; Top 10 of spring's top fabric
BLUE BELLE Tick off two spring trends for pastels and lace with one beautiful dress, like Boutique by Jaeger's delicate blue number, pounds 240, available end of April (0845 051 0063/www.jaeger.co.uk).
It's time to play peekaboo chic
In "Arctic Lace: Knitted Projects And Stories Inspired By Alaska's Native Knitters", Donna has created a 192-page, single-volume workshop on knitting and designing lace with an Inuit flair.
Arctic Lace
Spray the wrong side of the lace with Spray Mount adhesive (from all good art shops) and fix the lace panel smoothly in place.
THE PLACE FOR LACE; EASTERN DELIGHT: With a clever bit of decorating
"This allows the retailers to create a unique look by marrying the lace with the overtreatments," he said.
A multi-hued lace for windows
EXPERIENCE the finer things of life this winter by covering yourself in the season's party must-have - lace With strong influences of the hit film Moulin Rouge spreading through designer collections and through the rails of high street stores, there's never been a better time to demurely show off a flash of flesh - all in the best possible, most feminine taste of course The blacker the better, it would seem, and at Warehouse you can take inspiration from the Baroque collection, a decadent mix of special pieces which will turn heads at all the parties you're bound to be getting invited to.
Lace Odyssey; FASHION
Its best-seller - a floral jacquard lace with an attached Queen Ann valance - coordinates with S.
The lure of lace in shower curtains