lay it on thick
Example Sentences
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Maximalism allows you to really lay it on thick, but editing is key; it’s the most important aspect of making the style work.
From Washington Post
But Frears and Lee lay it on thick, with one character shouting — just in case his facial expression isn’t enough — “This is bloody ridiculous!” in the face of Abdul’s growing prominence in the court.
From Washington Post
On the world stage, it was Cameron’s turn to lay it on thick.
From The Guardian
Cooke, who was a late replacement for Elina Garanca, had been slightly remote in Mahler’s farewell-to-the-world “Rückert Songs” two nights earlier, as though this were not the time to lay it on thick.
From Los Angeles Times
To lay it on thick is forgivable.
From The Guardian
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
