Meaning of 'Gild the lily'
What does the saying 'Gild the lily' mean?
Idiom: Gild the lily
Meaning:
If you gild the lily, you decorate something that is already ornate.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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