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gen. play up (Ремедиос_П); dramatize; overcolour
Gruzovik pile on the agony
fig. exaggerate; pile it on
fig.of.sp. gild the lily (Liv Bliss)
idiom. put it on thick ("The first thing is to exaggerate my injuries. They'll come to you for news. Put it on thick, Watson. Lucky if I live the week out – concussion – delirium – what you like! You can't overdo it." (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) – Сгустите краски, Ватсон. ART Vancouver)
Makarov. lay it on thick
сгустить краски: 3 phrases in 2 subjects
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Makarov2