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Meaning of lay it on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To repeatedly say something implied.
    idiomatic, intransitive, slang
  2. To slap hands in greeting.
    idiomatic, slang, transitive
  3. Synonym of lay on (“to impart or explain”).

Examples

“He's been laying it on since almost getting fired.”
“He came by and laid it on me.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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