稱子英語每日俚語習語學習
稱子英語每日俚語習語學習：lay it on thick
lay it on thick 誇大
To exaggerate, overembellish,o r to express praise effusively; to praise someone too much, or overstate some emotional experience, response, or appeal, such as blame, praise, flattery, excuses, etc.
在講一件事的時候大肆誇張，或者是為了取悅於某個人而過份地奉承他，把他說得比他實際要好得多。
例：
Jim carries on as though flattering the boss will get him a promotion, so he's always laying it on thick for her.
Bob, I think Mary understands the trouble she's in, no need to lay it on so thick.
About six months ago Charley started to lay it on thick by telling our boss what a good manager he was and what a pleasure it was to work for him. And it sure paid off - Charley just got promoted over all the rest of us.
大概六個月前，Charley開始對我們的老闆溜鬚拍馬，對他說他是一個多麼好的領導，在他手下工作是多麼的高興。他這樣做也確實得到了好處。Charley最近被提升了，而我們這些人，沒有一個被提升。
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