idiom
to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere He laid it on pretty heavily and pretended to be interested in what she said.
You should compliment her cooking but don't lay it on too thick or she'll know you don't mean it.
idiom
to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere He laid it on pretty heavily and pretended to be interested in what she said.
You should compliment her cooking but don't lay it on too thick or she'll know you don't mean it.