pile it on
Example Sentences
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Some nights, you might want just one or two of the above; other times, you’ll want to pile it on.
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2022
With semi-transparent stains, the wood has absorbed all the stain it needs after a single coat, so there’s no need to pile it on.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2021
"I think it’s only a matter of time before those big hits that we need to pile it on will start dropping again."
From Fox News • May 9, 2021
They slice it super thin on a meat slicer and pile it on a bun for a sandwich.
From Salon • May 25, 2019
"We don't do this every day. Some days we clean out the jakes and pile it on the dung heap."
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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