ham it up

Example Sentences

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I decided to ham it up, doing my best Michael Jackson moonwalk, pumicing my bare feet as I dragged them awkwardly across concrete.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2023

Employees can experiment with make-your-own hot chocolate, cider and s’mores and ham it up in a 360-degree photo booth.

From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2022

Leaning more toward the paranormal than criminal, this British series makes for reliably spooky listening, in part because Richard MacLean Smith, the host and creator, resists the urge to ham it up.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2021

Best of all, it lets you, the parent, be the audience and watch your kids ham it up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2021

When I was a little kid that used to make me laugh, and she would ham it up by letting them get as steamy as possible and then pretending she couldn’t see me.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon