HyperDic: paint_the_lily

English > 2 senses of the expression paint the lily:
VERBcreationpaint the lily, gild the lilyadorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)
changepaint the lily, gild the lilymake unnecessary additions to what is already complete
English > paint the lily: 2 senses > verb 1, creation
Meaningadorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful) .
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymgild the lily
Broaderdecorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautifymake more attractive by adding ornament, colour / colour, etc.
Spanishembellecer lo perfecto
English > paint the lily: 2 senses > verb 2, change
Meaningmake unnecessary additions to what is already complete.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymgild the lily
Broaderaddmake an addition (to)

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