What does paint the lily mean?
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paint the li·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
gild the lily, paint the lilyverb
adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)
gild the lily, paint the lilyverb
make unnecessary additions to what is already complete
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paint the lily
"Paint the lily" is an English idiomatic expression derived from the well-known quote "gild the lily" originating from Shakespeare's King John. It generally means to apply an unnecessary and excessive layer of enhancement, decoration, or ornamentation to something already beautiful, perfect, or excellent naturally, thus rendering the enhancement superfluous or overdone.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of paint the lily in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of paint the lily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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