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单词 lay it on
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lay it on in British English

informal
a. 
to exaggerate, esp when flattering
b. 
to charge an exorbitant price
c. 
to punish or strike harshly
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Examples of 'lay it on' in a sentence
lay it on

Then I take out the PopCo With Compliments slip from my pocket and lay it on the desk.
Scarlett Thomas POPCO (2004)
I imagined Morello would ask other people who knew Dexter if they went along with the things I said, so I couldn't lay it on too thickly.
Stuart Harrison BETTER THAN THIS (2004)
I guess I can understand, you'd like to lay it on me, try to elevate the whole thing, make it less grubby.
Tapply, William G A RODENT OF DOUBT (2004)

All related terms of 'lay it on'

lay it on thick
to exaggerate something such as a statement, an experience, or an emotion , in order to impress people
lay it on (thick)
to exaggerate
lay it on the line
to put up or pay money; pay up
lay it on with a trowel
to exaggerate a statement, experience, or emotion , in order to impress people
to lay it on thick to lay it on
If someone is laying it on thick or is laying it on , they are exaggerating a statement, experience, or emotion in order to try to impress people.
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