How to Pronounce "pour it on thick"
expression
PAWR it AWN THIK
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈθɪk
British English
pˈɔː/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /θˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWR it AWN THIK
UK
PAW it ON THIK
Listen in Context
He really poured it on thick when talking about his boss.
If you want a favor, don't pour it on thick.
She tends to pour it on thick when she's nervous.
Wow, you’re really pouring it on thick tonight!