heap on
To put a large or too-large amount of something on someone — like praise, blame, or food.
Meanings
To give or express a large amount of something positive, such as praise or admiration.
"The critics heaped praise on the young director's debut film."
To give or direct a large amount of something negative, such as blame, scorn, or pressure.
"After the defeat, fans heaped criticism on the team's coach."
To put a large physical quantity of something onto someone or something.
"She heaped more pasta on his plate before he could protest."
Used for both tangible things (food) and abstract things (praise, blame, pressure, scorn). Often implies excessiveness — more than might be expected or deserved. Common in journalism and everyday speech.
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