lay it on thick
Example Sentences
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She tried to lay it on thick, telling the aide about the connections Waldorf and Sanders shared.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
“We are going to lay it on thick for her,” read one text from Howard.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
And sheesh, does the lead sponsor, Pennsylvania Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, lay it on thick.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2024
McCarthy knows that we know that he knows that he can lay it on thick.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
“Winter always does lay it on thick to the kids, though,” said Wrangham, who happened to be present.
From Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton by W. S. (Walter S.) Stacey
