Lay It On With A Trowel

Synonyms of lay it on with a trowel

• embellish
• exaggerate
• overdo

Antonyms of lay it on with a trowel

• downplay
• minimize
• understate

Collocations of lay it on with a trowel

compliments

Frequency: 70 %

She laid on compliments with a trowel, trying to impress her boss.

flattery

Frequency: 65 %

He always lays on flattery with a trowel when he wants something.

paint

Frequency: 50 %

The artist laid on the paint with a trowel to create a textured effect.

makeup

Frequency: 45 %

She laid on the makeup with a trowel for the costume party.

sugar

Frequency: 40 %

She laid on the sugar with a trowel in her baking, making the cookies overly sweet.

Idiomatic Expressions for lay it on with a trowel

• Phrase: lay it on with a trowel
  Meaning: to exaggerate or overemphasize something, often in a way that is insincere or excessive
  Usage: He really laid it on with a trowel when he was complimenting her on her cooking skills.