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to (over-egg) the pudding
01
to make something more complicated than it needs to be
Dialect
British
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "over-egg the pudding" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "over-egg the pudding" is rooted in the culinary world, dating back to the 17th century. In the context of cooking, "over-egging" means adding too many eggs to a pudding, which could result in a dense or unappetizing dish. Over time, the expression evolved into a metaphor for embellishing or over-complicating things in various aspects of life.
Examples
His storytelling was engaging, but he tended to over-egg the pudding with unnecessary details.
02
to make something appear more significant, intense, or dramatic than it actually is
DialectBritish
BritishIdiomInformalExamples
The politician was known for his tendency to over-egg the pudding in his campaign promises.
