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to paint the lily
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a împodobi inutil, a strica prin exces
to unnecessarily adorn or decorate something that is already beautiful or perfect
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old use
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The food at the restaurant was already delicious, but adding more spices and flavors would gild the lily and ruin the balance of the dish.
Tortul era deja elegant; foițele de aur au fost un exces inutil.
