phr. spread it on thick 〈口〉拼命奉承,拼命讨好
He's spreading it on thick because he wants you to do him a favour. 他拼命讨好你,因为他要你帮他个忙。spread oneself 〈口〉1. 努力,尽力;拼命讨好;大献殷勤
He had promised to spread himself in the preparation of this meal. 他已答应尽力准备好这顿饭。The girl was spreading herself in order to impress the handsome visitor. 姑娘为了给那个英俊的来客留下好印象,正向他大献殷勤。2. 夸耀,吹嘘
He often spreads himself on his achievement. 他常常吹嘘自己的成就。3. 伸展四肢仰卧
He spread himself on the bed. 他伸展四肢仰卧床上。spread oneself thin 同时承担过多工作致使一样没干好;战线拉得过长而捉襟见肘
spread one's wings 见 wing