Lay It On Thick

B1 16+

Synonyms of lay it on thick

Antonyms of lay it on thick

Collocations of lay it on thick

praise
Frequency: 70 %

She always lays on the praise whenever she wants something.

compliments
Frequency: 60 %

He laid on the compliments to impress his date.

flattery
Frequency: 50 %

Her constant flattery made him suspicious of her intentions.

charm
Frequency: 45 %

He tried to lay on the charm to win over his boss.

exaggeration
Frequency: 40 %

She tends to lay on the exaggeration when telling stories.

Idiomatic Expressions for lay it on thick

  • Phrase: laying it on with a trowel
    Meaning: to excessively flatter or praise someone
    Usage: She was laying it on with a trowel when she complimented her friend's cooking.