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slather
verb
[ ˈslaðə ]
• spread or smear (a substance) thickly or liberally.
• "slather on some tanning lotion"
slather
noun
• a large amount.
Origin:
early 19th century: of unknown origin.
Phrases
open slather
• freedom to act without restriction; free rein.
"you've got open slather here, lad—do what you like"