He always lays it on thick when he wants a favor.
lay it on thick
idiomTo exaggerate or overstate a feeling or emotion.
The salesman laid it on thick about how much I needed this expensive car, but I knew he just wanted a commission.
Although the candidate laid it on thick regarding his commitment to the public, the voters remained skeptical of his true intentions.
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come thick and fast
To arrive rapidly in large groups.
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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.
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lay down the law
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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lay down the marker
To set the standard.