spreading it on kind of thick

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #663 "English Slang Idioms (405)", question 6

"I know you think the boss is smart, but aren't you spreading it on kind of .........? Telling her that the business world has never seen a genius like her before and never will again is a bit much," Jason said to Aaron.

(a) sure
(b) wide
(c) deep
(d) thick

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #663 "English Slang Idioms (405)", answer 6

"I know you think the boss is smart, but aren't you spreading it on kind of thick? Telling her that the business world has never seen a genius like her before and never will again is a bit much," Jason said to Aaron.

Correct answer: (d) thick

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,

By the way, can I substitute "laying" for "spreading"?
In other words, would it be ok to say "aren't you laying it on thick"? (I assume the meaning will be the same?)

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That would work, yes.
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