"spread it on thick" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 夸大其词
• 过分奉承

Definition

夸大故事、赞美或说法，特别是为了引起注意或讨好某人；对某人过分奉承。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，常用于批评某人拍马屁或说话太夸张。既可以指正面（如奉承）也可以指负面（如渲染问题）。常见句式有“You really spread it on thick.”

Examples

He was nervous and started to spread it on thick about his work experience.

他很紧张，开始**夸大其词**自己工作的经历。

You don't have to spread it on thick—just tell the truth.

你没必要**夸大其词**，只要说实话就好。

She tends to spread it on thick when talking to her boss.

她在和老板说话时总是**过分奉承**。

Wow, you really spread it on thick with those compliments!

哇，你那些夸奖**真是夸大其词**了！

If you keep spreading it on thick, no one will believe you.

如果你继续**夸大其词**，没人会相信你。

Thanks, but there's no need to spread it on thick—I'm just doing my job.

谢谢，不过没必要**夸大其词**——我只是做我的工作。