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PAINT THE LILY

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Paint The Lily.

Paint The Lily - as a verb

Adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gild the lily

Make unnecessary additions to what is already complete

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gild the lily

Example Sentences

"She decided to paint the lily and added unnecessary glitter to the dress."
"He always feels the need to paint the lily by elaborating on simple stories."
"The director's attempt to paint the lily by adding unnecessary scenes ruined the flow of the movie."
"Instead of appreciating the beauty of the painting, he tried to paint the lily by suggesting unnecessary changes."
"Her constant need to paint the lily by embellishing her achievements often led to disbelief from others."
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