lay it on with a trowel

成語所屬單字trowel

lay it on with a trowel — 慣用語

1. to say something in an exaggerated way — especially praise or flattery — so that

1.慣用語
釋義

過度吹捧;誇大其詞

to say something in an exaggerated way — especially praise or flattery — so that it sounds insincere or over the top

例句

Michael told the boss his presentation was life-changing — he laid it on with a trowel.

Every compliment from that salesperson feels like they are laying it on with a trowel.