The origin of the idiom "bring owls to Athens" goes back to ancient Greece, where Athens was known for its large population of owls and for being a center of learning and knowledge. Bringing owls to Athens would be unnecessary since there were already plenty of owls there. Today, the idiom is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is doing something that is redundant or unnecessary, such as bringing something to a place where it is already abundant or adding something that is not needed. The idiom implies that the person's actions are pointless and a waste of time and resources.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

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to [carry|take] coals to Newcastle

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अंग्रेज़ी में "carry coals to Newcastle"की परिभाषा और अर्थ

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