Gild the lily
Gild the lily verb - Make unnecessary additions to what is already complete.
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Tempt and gild the lily are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb phrase "Gild the lily".
Tempt
Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.
Gild the lily and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gild the lily" instead a verb "Tempt".
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