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.