lay something on thick

lay it on thick

To exaggerate, overembellish, or overstate some emotional experience, response, or appeal, such as blame, praise, flattery, excuses, etc. Jim carries on as though flattering the boss will get him a promotion, so he's always laying it on thick for her. Bob, I think Mary understands the trouble she's in, no need to lay it on so thick.

lay something on thick (or with a trowel)

grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something. informal

词组	lay something on thick
释义	lay something on thick lay it on thick To exaggerate, overembellish, or overstate some emotional experience, response, or appeal, such as blame, praise, flattery, excuses, etc. Jim carries on as though flattering the boss will get him a promotion, so he's always laying it on thick for her. Bob, I think Mary understands the trouble she's in, no need to lay it on so thick. See also: lay, on, thick Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. lay something on thick (or with a trowel) grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something. informal See also: lay, on, something, thick Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: lay it on thick lay it on thick, to lay it on thick/with a trowel trowel lay it on with a trowel pour it on thick spread it on thick spread on thick flattery will get you everywhere/nowhere flattery will get you nowhere
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