to lay it on (thick)
1lay\ it\ on\ thick — • lay it on • lay it on thick • put it on thick • spread it on thick • lay it on with a trowel • pour it on thick v. phr. informal To persuade someone by using very much flattery; flatter. Bob wanted to go to the movies. He laid it on thick to… …
2lay it on thick — If someone lays it on thick, they make an emotion or experience seem more important or serious than it really is …
3lay something on thick (or with a trowel) — informal grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something. → lay …
4lay something on thick — ► lay something on thick (or with a trowel) informal grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something. Main Entry: ↑lay …
5lay something on thick — (or with a trowel) informal grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something …
6lay it on thick — (informal) EXAGGERATE, overdo it, embellish the truth; flatter, praise; informal pile it on, sweet talk, soft soap. → lay * * * lay it on thick 1. To praise something extravagantly 2. To exaggerate • • • Main Entry: ↑ …
7lay it on thick — verb a) To exaggerate or overstate a feeling or emotion. She laid it on thick when her pet died. b) To flatter. He knew he needed to lay it on thick in his job interview …
8lay it on thick — praise someone too much He really began to lay it on thick when he met me at the party …
9lay it on thick — informal oh, brother, can he lay it on thick when he wants to impress a girl Syn: exaggerate, overdo it, embellish the truth; flatter, praise, soft soap, pile it on, sweet talk …
10lay it on (thick) — idi lay it on (thick), to flatter someone or boast extravagantly; exaggerate …
