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Gild the lily   /gɪld ðə lˈɪli/   Listen
Gild the lily

verb
1.
Adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful).  Synonym: paint the lily.
2.
Make unnecessary additions to what is already complete.  Synonym: paint the lily.






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Words linked to "Gild the lily" :   add, paint the lily, grace, beautify, decorate, embellish, adorn, ornament



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