lay it on thick vs swagger

lay it on thick

verb
  • To exaggerate or overstate a feeling or emotion. 

  • To flatter. 

  • To guilt, guilt-trip. 

swagger

verb
  • To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully. 

  • To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner. 

  • To walk with a swaying motion. 

noun
  • A bold or arrogant strut. 

  • A prideful boasting or bragging. 

  • Synonym of swagman 

  • Confidence, pride. 

How often have the words lay it on thick and swagger occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )