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paint the lily
DEFINITIONS OF:
paint the lily
1
v
make unnecessary additions to what is already complete
Synonyms:
gild the lily
Type of:
add
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
v
adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)
Synonyms:
gild the lily
Type of:
adorn
,
beautify
,
decorate
,
embellish
,
grace
,
ornament
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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