lay it on
lay it on thick
put it on thick
spread it on thick
lay it on with a trowel
pour it on thick
To persuade someone by using very much flattery; flatter.
Bob wanted to go to the movies. He laid it on thick to his mother.
Mary was caught fibbing. She sure spread it on thick.
lay on the line
put on the line
lay it on the line
To pay or offer to pay.
The sponsors had to lay nearly a million dollars on the line to keep the show on TV.
The bank is putting $5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber.
To say plainly so that there can be no doubt; tell truthfully.
I'm going to lay it on the line for you, Paul. You must work harder if you want to pass.
To take a chance of losing; risk.
The champion is laying his title on the line in the fight tonight.
Frank decided to lay his job on the line and tell the boss that he thought he was wrong.