How to Pronounce "lay it on thick"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈθɪk
LAY it on THIK
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /θˈɪk
LAY it on THIK
Definition
To exaggerate praise, emotions, or a story, often to impress or manipulate someone. It usually means making something sound much better, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈθɪk
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /θˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY it on THIK
UK
LAY it on THIK
Listen in Context
He likes to lay it on thick when talking about his achievements.
Don't lay it on thick; just tell the truth.
She really laid it on thick about how delicious the meal was.
I know you want a raise, but you don’t have to lay it on thick with the compliments.