pour it on thick

pour it on thick

To exaggerate, aggrandize, 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 pouring it on thick for her. OK, Bob, I think Mary understands the trouble she's in, no need to pour it on so thick.
See also: on, pour, thick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lay it on with a trowel
  • spread it on thick
  • spread on thick
  • trowel
  • lay something on thick
  • lay it on thick
  • lay it on thick, to
  • lay it on thick/with a trowel
  • flattery will get you everywhere/nowhere
  • flattery will get you nowhere