Pronunciation: /leɪ ɪt ɒn wɪð ə ˈtraʊəl/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 She always compliments me, but sometimes she lays it on with a trowel.
A2 He tends to exaggerate a lot and lays it on with a trowel when telling stories.
B1 The salesman was trying too hard to sell me the product, he really laid it on with a trowel.
B2 The politician's speech was full of empty promises, he really laid it on with a trowel.
C1 The actor's performance was so over-the-top, it felt like he was laying it on with a trowel.
C2 The author's use of melodrama in the novel was excessive, as if he was laying it on with a trowel.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 He lay it on with a trowel when complimenting his friend's cooking.
A2 She tends to lay it on with a trowel when telling stories about her adventures.
B1 The salesman always lays it on with a trowel to make the products seem more appealing.
B2 The politician was known for laying it on with a trowel during his speeches to win over the crowd.
C1 The actor's performance was criticized for laying it on with a trowel and lacking subtlety.
C2 The author's writing style is often described as laying it on with a trowel, but some readers appreciate the dramatic flair.
adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb
A1 She lay it on with a trowel when complimenting her friend's new haircut.
A2 The salesman laid it on with a trowel to convince the customer to buy the product.
B1 The actor laid it on with a trowel during his emotional monologue.
B2 The politician laid it on with a trowel to gain support for his campaign.
C1 The artist laid it on with a trowel in his latest masterpiece, creating a bold statement.
C2 The author laid it on with a trowel in his writing, using vivid descriptions to captivate the readers.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 She told the story with so much exaggeration, it was like she was laying it on with a trowel.
A2 He complimented her cooking skills, but it felt like he was laying it on with a trowel.
B1 The politician's promises seemed too good to be true, like he was laying it on with a trowel.
B2 The salesman's pitch was so over-the-top, it was as if he was laying it on with a trowel.
C1 The director's praise for the lead actor was excessive, it felt like he was laying it on with a trowel.
C2 The artist's use of color in the painting was so bold and vibrant, it seemed like she was laying it on with a trowel.
article a word that is used to specify a noun, such as 'the', 'a', or 'an'
A1 She always lays it on with a trowel when she compliments people.
A2 The actor laid it on with a trowel during his emotional speech at the awards ceremony.
B1 The salesperson laid it on with a trowel to try and convince the customer to buy the product.
B2 The politician laid it on with a trowel during his campaign speech, promising everything to everyone.
C1 The artist laid it on with a trowel in his latest masterpiece, using bold colors and exaggerated features.
C2 The author laid it on with a trowel in his novel, using flowery language and dramatic descriptions.
formal The painter decided to lay it on with a trowel to ensure a thick and even coat of paint.
informal He really laid it on with a trowel when telling his exaggerated fishing story.
slang She always lays it on with a trowel when talking about her accomplishments.
figurative The politician tends to lay it on with a trowel when making promises during the campaign.
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