spread 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 spreading it on thick for her. OK, Bob, I think Mary understands the trouble she's in, no need to spread it on so thick.

spread something on thick

1. to distribute a thick layer of something. This paint will cover well if you spread it on thick. If you spread the paint on thick, you will only need one coat.

2. Go to lay it on thick.

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释义	spread it on thick spread 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 spreading it on thick for her. OK, Bob, I think Mary understands the trouble she's in, no need to spread it on so thick. See also: on, spread, thick Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. spread something on thick 1. to distribute a thick layer of something. This paint will cover well if you spread it on thick. If you spread the paint on thick, you will only need one coat. 2. Go to lay it on thick. See also: on, spread, thick McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: lay it on with a trowel pour 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
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