Pour it on thick Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈθɪk

PAWR it AWN THIK

UK

pˈɔː/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /θˈɪk

PAW it ON THIK

Definition

To praise someone or something in an exaggerated or overly enthusiastic way, often to get something or as flattery. It can also mean to exaggerate the truth in general.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often humorous or disapproving. Commonly used when someone flatters too much ('He really poured it on thick!'). Can apply to praise, sympathy, or any exaggeration. Don't confuse with literal 'pouring' liquids.

• Spanish: exagerar - adular en exceso
• Portuguese (BR): exagerar - bajular demais
• Portuguese (PT): exagerar - bajular demais
• Chinese (Simplified): 夸张其词 - 拍马屁
• Chinese (Traditional): 誇張其詞 - 拍馬屁
• Hindi: अति बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना - जरूरत से ज्यादा तारीफ करना
• Arabic: يبالغ في الإطراء - يجامل بشكل مبالغ
• Bengali: অতিরঞ্জিতভাবে প্রশংসা করা - বাড়িয়ে বলা
• Russian: слишком льстить - преувеличивать
• Japanese: 大げさに褒める - お世辞を言いすぎる
• Vietnamese: khen quá lời - tâng bốc quá mức
• Korean: 지나치게 칭찬하다 - 과장하다
• Turkish: yağ çekmek - aşırı övmek
• Urdu: بڑھا چڑھا کر کہنا - حد سے زیادہ تعریف کرنا
• Indonesian: memuji berlebihan - membesar-besarkan

Example Sentences

He really poured it on thick when talking about his boss.

basic

If you want a favor, don't pour it on thick.

basic

She tends to pour it on thick when she's nervous.

basic

Wow, you’re really pouring it on thick tonight!

natural

Don’t believe everything he says—he likes to pour it on thick.

natural

Whenever she needs something, she starts to pour it on thick about how great you are.

natural