paint the lily

Verb
  1. Adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful) (synset 201681137)
    is a type of: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
    same as: gild the lily
  2. Make unnecessary additions to what is already complete (synset 200183386)
    is a type of: add - make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
    same as: gild the lily

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