How to Pronounce "lay it on"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LAY it AWN
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn
LAY it ON
Definition
To exaggerate or overstate something, often to impress, get sympathy, or make a story more interesting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY it AWN
UK
LAY it ON
Listen in Context
He always lays it on when talking about his problems.
Don't lay it on—just tell the truth.
She really laid it on about how hard her day was.
Wow, you're really laying it on thick!