LAY IT ON THICK and SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG:

From Sampath’s Desk:

LAY IT ON THICK and SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG:

LAY IT ON THICK:

Meaning:

If someone is LAYING IT ON THICK or IS LAYING IT ON, they are exaggerating, overdoing and/or over-embellishing a statement, experience or emotion in order to try to impress people - grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something – overstate or flatter effusively – to try to persuade someone that something (else) is better, bigger and more important than it really is – to praise someone too much

 

Example sentences:

 

‘X’ carries on as though flattering the boss will get him a promotion; so, he is always LAYING IT ON THICK for his boss.

 

I think he LAID IT ON A BIT THICK with all compliments.

 

She LAID IT ON THICK loudly crying and weeping when her pet died.

 

She went on and on about how she admired his work – LAID IT ON A BIT THICK - if you ask me.

 

He had injured his hand slightly but he was LAYIING IT ON A BIT THICK about how painful it was.

 

They must have told us at least ten times how beautiful their daughter was – they were really LAYING IT ON THICK (or, ‘a trowel’).

 

 

SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG:

 

This is a rare poetic usage – William Shakespeare used this phrase in his works.

 

Meaning:

 

In an extremely comfortable position or situation - Very cozy, relaxed or friendly – warm comfort and contentment.

 

When someone gets in a very comfortable and safe position or place. Usually used to define in a funny way when the kid feels great laying in a bed to sleep.

 

Example sentences:

 

It will give you a way of running away from life, to dream, to be comfortable, etc., SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG.

 

It is good to be inside when it is so cold outside. I feel SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG.

 

That dog sleeping under the shelter of a parked/stationary car looks SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG.

 

The little child is in bed; she is SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG.

 

The little boy wrapped himself in a blanket and was SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG.

 

To stay in that 5-star hotel was AS SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG from the first moment.

 

  

Proverbs:

 

படுக்கைச் சுகம் மெத்தை அறியாது.

The comfort of the bed is not experienced by the mattress.

 

 

(R.SAMPATH)

4/9/2021

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