| Phrase/Idiom | lay something on thick / with a trowel |
|---|---|
| Definition | This idiom means to grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something. |
| Example | Just to make sure the significance of his remarks was not missed, the general manager laid it on with a trowel. |
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