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The expression "ham it up" refers to overacting or being excessively theatrical, and it is believed to have originated from vaudeville and early 20th-century theater performances. The term "ham" was used to describe actors who exaggerated their performances for comedic effect, often to the point of being ridiculous. The phrase likely derives from the notion of being a "ham" in the sense of someone who seeks attention through over-the-top antics.

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