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WHAT DOES LAY IT ON THICK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of lay it on thick in the English dictionary

The definition of lay it on thick in the dictionary is to exaggerate a story, statement, etc. Other definition of lay it on thick is to flatter excessively.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAY IT ON THICK

lay days
lay down
lay down one´s arms
lay down the law
lay figure
lay hands on
lay hold of
lay in
lay into
lay it on
lay low
lay off
lay on
lay on the line
lay one´s finger on
lay oneself open
lay open
lay out
lay over
lay people

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAY IT ON THICK

a bit thick
chick
dabchick
Digby chick
Gothick
hick
overthick
rock chick
superthick
tchick
the thick
thick
Trevithick

Synonyms and antonyms of lay it on thick in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LAY IT ON THICK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lay it on thick» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lay it on thick

Translation of «lay it on thick» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAY IT ON THICK

Find out the translation of lay it on thick to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lay it on thick from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lay it on thick» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

悠悠地在厚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mimarlo a lo grande
570 millions of speakers

English

lay it on thick
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मोटी पर रखना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وضع على سميكة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

положить его на толстый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

colocá-lo em espessura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুরু উপর এটি রাখুন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en rajouter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Letakkannya tebal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

legen Sie es auf dick
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

厚手の上にのせます
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두께 에 누워
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lay ing tebal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đặt nó trên dày
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தடிமனாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जाड वर घालणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kalın koy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rincarare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

położyć go na grube
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покласти його на товстий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pune -l pe o grosime de
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απλώστε το στο παχύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lê dit op dik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lägg det på tjockt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

legge den på tykt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lay it on thick

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAY IT ON THICK»

The term «lay it on thick» is normally little used and occupies the 144.579 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAY IT ON THICK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lay it on thick

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAY IT ON THICK»

Discover the use of lay it on thick in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lay it on thick and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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American Slang: Cultural Language Guide to Living in the USA
Lay it on thick: praise someone too much. She really began to lay it on thick when she met the new doctor on the hospital staff. Lay low: keep out of sight; hide. We had to lay low until nightfall in order to escape from the bandits. Lay of the land: ...
Joseph Melillo, Edward M. Melillo, 2004
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TOEIC Test必須イディオム2200: スコア730をとるための
... seize H lay hold of, lay [catch/take/get/hold] seize of I I can't wait to lay hold on that car. I V- < &cD>|';0!®:L □ lay it down that -» lay down2 (p. 1 66) □ lay it on -• lay it on thick D lay it on thick ^tzblZ^-fZ, tr*?MZ\lsbZ>, 0-f<Pfc h 1H exaggerate, ...
木村恒夫, 2005
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition
[Early 1800S] Also see PITCH INTO. lay it on the line 0 LAY ON THE LINE. lay it on thick Also, lay it on with a trowel. Exaggerate, overstate; also, flatter effusively. For example, Iane laid it on thick when she said this was the greatest book shed ...
Christine Ammer, 2013
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English-Albanian Dictionary of Idioms
So saying, he laid hold of the branch. lay it on (thick) e teproj me lavderime ( komplimente, lajka), lavderoj (fajesoj) jashte mase, perdor lavderime te' ekzagjeruara □ To call him a genius is laying it on a bit too thick. □ Lammence was not ...
Ilo Stefanllari, 2000
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... do anything as to exaggerate * We would advise you not to lay it on the already large structure of the existing building Lay it on thick: Flatter or praise extravagantly * To win his sympathy, he laid it on thick with his master Lay low: Overthrow; ...
Shori, A K, 2010
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A Dictionary of the Otchipwe Language, Explained in English: ...
I lay it on thick, or thickly; 3. p. o kip..n; p. kep„mad.—Nawatch ki da-kipa- gishimawabigan; you ought to lay your clay thicker, (in plastering a house.) Eipagui, n. v. -3. p. it is thick, strong, (an. obj.) p. kep. .lid. Kipagisiton, (nin) a. v. in. I lay or put ...
Frederic Baraga, 1853
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The Oxford Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus
2 place one's hands on or over, esp. in confirmation, or spiritual healing. lay hold of seize or grasp. lay in provide oneself with a stock of. lay into colloq. punish or scold severely. lay it on thick (or with a trowel) colloq. flatter or exaggerate ...
Elizabeth Jewell, 2002
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Dictionary of Idioms
LAY 1 Lay it on (thick) To exaggerate, often when you are praising: > 7 know you think he's a good musician, but there's no need to lay it on. ' Also Pile it on (thick). 2 Lay off! Stop being annoying!; leave alone!; stop!: > 'Lay off me, will you!
Martin H Manser, 2006
9
Chambers Idioms
... to attack (someone) strongly, esp to beat (someone) thoroughly: He laid into his attacker with his walking- stick; He was late again this morning, and the boss really laid into him. lay it on the line see line. lay it on thick see thick- lay it on with a ...
10
An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions: Second Edition
Lay an egg Fail spectacularly.* Lay at their door Identify the person or group responsible.* Lay down the law Issue commands about how things should be done.* Lay it on the line Give straightforward, unambiguous information.* Lay it on thick ...
Ian Stuart-Hamilton, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAY IT ON THICK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lay it on thick is used in the context of the following news items.
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30 Days of Online Dating: My Worst Tinder Date
TM's return is delayed as he pauses to lay it on thick to some girl at the other end of the bar. I might vomit. How did I end up here? I prepare for a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Edinburgh 2015: 'Iona' review
As much as the film doesn't lay it on thick with dialogue and soundtrack (only two scenes feature music, both of which are for dramatic reasons), there's myriad ... «CineVue, Jun 15»
3
Thursday Jams turns into family reunion
They heard their son lay it on thick Thursday night. Through an ethereal “White Lies” and “Growing Pains,” during which Harris awakened a ... «Southwest Virginia Today, Jun 15»
4
'Chuck' fan recap: 'We have to run'
The Buy Morons get all spiffed up and lay it on thick for Mr. Mercer from Buy More corporate. And then Emmett demands one more thing from ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jun 15»
5
Two and a half stars: Marine dog comes home in 'Max'
Boy, oh boy, does director/writer Boaz Yakin's script really lay it on thick here. Kyle's an upstanding, stalwart soldier. Apple of his father's eye. «The Herald Journal, Jun 15»
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Q&A with restaurant critic Rick Nelson
The not-so-savvy ones lay it on thick, which makes me uncomfortable. Q: How do you conduct reviews, and will that change? A: For a starred ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»
7
Heineken and Others Show Heart in New Branded Content …
... them their first song. The ad may seem to lay it on thick at moments, but the impact is undeniable, and the video's viral potential is strong: ... «The Content Standard by Skyword, Jun 15»
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How do I tell my sister-in-law she can't bring her dog over?
Don't be afraid to lay it on thick. If I know my dog owners, they'll lap it up like a dog at a toilet bowl on a hot summer's day. Are you in a sticky ... «The Globe and Mail, May 15»
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Turner broadcasting wooed Charles Barkley with $1700 of wine and …
And boy, did they lay it on thick. From Sports Illustrated: “Prior to the in-person meeting, a six-hour Italian feast featuring two magnums of 2009 ... «USA TODAY, May 15»
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Simple tricks make a small room seem spacious: Design Dilemmas
Lay it on thick: It sounds simple, but placing patterned pillows on a solid-colored sofa creates visual and tactile interest therefore creating depth. «NOLA.com, May 15»

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