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Idiom: Ham It Up

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To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act hammily.

Example: "You can count on him to ham it up for the camera."

Example Sentences

1
She loves to ham it up at parties and always entertains everyone with her exaggerated stories.
2
Whenever we take a group photo, my brother can't help but ham it up and make funny faces.
3
At the costume party, Sarah decided to ham it up by dressing as a hilarious caricature of a famous celebrity.
4
During the talent show, the contestants were encouraged to ham it up and showcase their most entertaining acts.
5
The TV host knows how to ham it up for the camera, always adding extra flair and enthusiasm to his presentations.

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