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ham it up

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ham it up
to show expressions or emotions more obviously than is realistic Here's a picture of Philip hamming it up for grandma when he was only three.
Usage notes: usually said about expressions made to amuse others
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of ham (an actor who performs with very obvious emotions and expressions)
See also: ham, up


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Ian Lewis is superbly saucy as Widow Twankey and could even afford to ham it up a little more, while Aladdin's brother Wishee Washee is delightfully corny.
 
 
 
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