piling on
"Piling on" refers to the act of adding more to an already significant amount, often in an excessive or unnecessary manner.
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Definition
C1Sports
(technical, American football)An illegal move where additional players join a tackle after the initial contact.
Example
- The player was penalized for piling on after the play was already over.
B2Conversation
(informal)Joining others in criticizing or complaining about someone or something.
Example
- Everyone started piling on with complaints when the meeting went overtime.
B2General Usage
(general)Adding more to a situation that is already significant, often excessively.
Example
- With all the deadlines approaching, piling on more tasks seemed unreasonable.
Similar
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