hamming it up
Example Sentences
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More than that, he seems to relish it, hamming it up as the babies reach out to touch him.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2023
And in a brilliant bit of acting by Patrick Stewart, you can see that he’s hamming it up for the cadets.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023
With about 3 inches on the ground to work with, the avid skier explored the slopes — er, hills, delighting others out reveling in the snow and hamming it up for his girlfriend’s videos.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023
It’s a sign TikTok has helped Daikyo overcome language and cultural barriers by simply hamming it up and getting a laugh.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022
“And the ladies,” I say, hamming it up even more.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
