grease it on
To spread something greasy on a surface, or (informally) to be overly charming and smooth in a way that seems fake.
Meanings
To apply a greasy, oily, or creamy substance smoothly onto a surface.
"Grease it on evenly before putting the tray in the oven."
To apply excessive flattery or charm in a smooth, somewhat insincere way.
"He greased it on so thick that even the boss could see he was just after a pay rise."
The literal sense is straightforward — applying lubricant or grease. The figurative sense overlaps with 'lay it on thick' and is not widely standardised as a fixed phrasal verb. Rare in formal or print contexts. The 'it' in the phrase is fixed and does not vary in the figurative use.
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