lay it on
To repeatedly say something implied.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He really lays it on thick when he wants a favor.”
“She laid it on so heavily about how much she needed the promotion that her boss felt uncomfortable.”
“By laying it on with such exaggerated praise, the candidate hoped to distract the committee from his obvious lack of experience.”
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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best laid plans
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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lay a finger on
To merely touch.
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lay an anchor to the windward
To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.
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lay an egg
To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
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lay at someone's door
To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).
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lay by the heels
To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.
Last updated August 10, 2026