lay on

[verb]

provide, cater (for), furnish, give, purvey, supply

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lay on [phrasal verb]

1 lay (something) on or lay on (something)

1 a : to spread (something) over a surface

Try to lay the grout on the surface evenly.

— often used figuratively

(informal) My parents have been laying a lot of guilt on me. [=have been saying things that make me feel guilty]

(informal) If you have something to tell me, just lay it on me. [=just tell me]

He laid the flattery on pretty heavily.

She laid on a fake southern accent. [=she spoke with a southern accent although she doesn't usually speak that way]

1 b Brit : to provide (something) for someone

If a lot of people want to come, more coaches will be laid on for them.

2 lay it on (thick) informal : to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere

You should compliment her cooking but don't lay it on too thick or she'll know you don't mean it.

He laid it on pretty heavily and pretended to be interested in what she said.

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