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(slang, idiomatic) To exaggerate the importance of

(slang, idiomatic) To publicly praise, acknowledge or pay homage to

(slang, idiomatic) To increase one's muscle mass through exercise

(slang) Significant respect or acclaim

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Verb

(slang, idiomatic) To exaggerate the importance of

overemphasise^UK

overemphasize^US

blow something out of all proportion

lay it on with a shovel

blow out of proportion

make a mountain out of a molehill

make a production out of

make a big thing of

lay it on with a trowel about

make a drama out of a crisis

blow up out of all proportion

lay it on thick about

make a federal case of

lay it on thick

stretch the truth

pile it on about

draw the longbow

lay it on with a trowel

make too much of something

make a big thing out of

chew the scenery

make a production of

attach too much importance to

attach too much weight to

overstate the case

draw the long bow

make federal case

make a big thing about

make a big deal out of something

quote out of context

give a false account of

take out of context

lay too much emphasis on

place too much emphasis on

get carried away

chew up the scenery

stretch a point

blow up out of proportion

emphasize too much

allow too much for

magnify importance

express emotion

make a song and dance about

lay too much stress on

give someone a sob story

exaggerate information

go into detail about

make a mountain out of

make something out of nothing

sensationalize^US

spread on thick

go over the top about

go on and on about

give substance to

sensationalise^UK

play on heartstrings

play to the gallery

play to gallery

make a performance of

embellish the truth

give fulsome praise

pay extravagant compliments

lay on with a trowel

go overboard with

give a false idea of

strain yourself

make a thing about

pull the longbow

make a thing of

wear yourself out

bite off too much

run into the ground

rate too highly

assess too highly

exaggerate the worth of

focus attention on

give prominence to

call attention to

draw attention to

turn spotlight on

bring to the fore

lay emphasis on

put emphasis on

bring attention to

think too highly of

expect too much of

praise too highly

think too much of

exaggerate the merits of

prize too highly

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“This was, of course, a big fat lie used to big up the importance of the project.”

Verb

(slang, idiomatic) To publicly praise, acknowledge or pay homage to

speak highly of

pay respects to

sing the praises of

express admiration for

express approval of

big something up

wax lyrical about

throw bouquets at

praise to the skies

go into raptures about

pat on the back

rhapsodize over

go into raptures over

say nice things about

put on a pedestal

praise enthusiastically

crack someone up

express delight over

look on with favour

beat the drum for

take one's hat off to

put in a good word for

hold in high regard

give a big hand

think highly of

sound the praises of

give publicity to

hold in high esteem

rhapsodize about

give a boost to

bang the drum for

sing praises of

take off hat to

wish happy returns

give a big cigar

express approval for

hold in respect

set on pedestal

set on a pedestal

lay it on thick

show appreciation for

put your hands together

give a standing ovation

show appreciation

give a round of applause

express respect for

bring the house down

show appreciation of

put one's hands together for

be enthusiastic

go over the top

go into raptures

get all worked up

show enthusiasm

add distinction to

offer a suggestion

look with favour on

go on record for

speak favourably of

put in a good word

bestow honour on

roll out the red carpet

make a fuss over

give recognition to

roll out red carpet

give accolades to

look on with favor

keep alive the memory of

receive favorably

give the nod to

take a shine to

give key to city

be on one's side

take a liking to

give credit for

give someone a pat on the back

express admiration of

show gratitude to

be grateful for

applaud someone to the echo

clap one's hands

salute someone for

toast someone for

thank someone for

express gratitude for

pay tribute to someone for

give thanks for

put your faith in

go on the record for

be satisfied with

be in favour of

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“I want to big up all the people who come all the way to check me out tonight.”

Verb

(slang, idiomatic) To increase one's muscle mass through exercise

“It's time to big up for the next 4 weeks, en route to building muscle, torching body fat, and looking as diesel as an 18-wheeler.”

Noun

(slang) Significant respect or acclaim

pat on the back

congratulations

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

positive feedback

a round of applause

aggrandizement^US

illustriousness

immortalization

aggrandisement^UK

round of applause

pat on the head

pats on the back

good reputation

a slap on the back

positive reception

a standing ovation

standing ovation

flattering remarks

clean bill of health

honourable mention^US

honorable mention^UK

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“I need to give a big up to my beautiful sons, Jorden and Taye. Thanks for loving mommy unconditionally and having super patience as I got myself together.”

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