| 单词 | gild the lily |
| 例句 | Martha sprayed a dried bouquet with metallic paint, literally gilding the lily. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm not one to gild the lily here, but you could stir in some spinach or arugula for a nice bitter boost. Nigella Lawson's divisive Marmite spaghetti is cozy perfection 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z But watching a despondent Lucy walking through the rain following an unpleasant discovery is gilding the lily. Jokes aside, Nicole Kidman is commendable in Aaron Sorkin's mostly watchable "Being the Ricardos" 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z “In a moment where the facts are as absolutely clear, gilding the lily was not necessary,” said a Democrat on the committee who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak candidly. Adam Schiff once wanted to be a screenwriter. Can he give the Trump presidency a Hollywood ending? 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Johnson doesn’t gild the lily; he smothers it. Review | Honeysuckle review: The cooking is skilled, but the chef needs to lighten up 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z But this is, to put it in appropriate terms, gilding the lily. Review: A noisy 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' distracts 2013-01-18T01:32:11Z Making the lawyer Jewish was gilding the lily a bit, no? Dear "24": I loved you, but I'm glad it's over 2010-05-25T12:46:00Z You may wonder, then, if adding additional flavorings, seasonings, spices and/or syrups to bacon is actually nothing more than gilding the lily or perhaps even ruining a good thing. The secret ingredient your bacon is missing, chef says 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z On that count, France may gild the lily somewhat. When America acted up against AIDS 2012-09-30T14:01:00Z But we can all stand to gild the lily every now and then. Zhoosh up your summer ice cream game like a pastry chef 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Although this style suits Mendelssohn’s romantic concerto there is a danger of gilding the lily and reducing the music to salon entertainment. Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z But truly, there's no reason to gild the lily, so I think I'll go on making it just as my Nana and my mom did — and I wouldn't have it any other way. This 5-ingredient cream chicken with rich, tomato gravy is a winter weeknight must-have 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Some gardeners plant flowering annuals or perennials beneath the tree, but that may be gilding the lily. Why every garden should have a potted tree (and how to grow them) 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z There's no reason for anything superfluous to gild the lily. The magical, reliable allure of rice pudding 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z There was a bit of seasoning, garlic and oil to gild the lily, but it was foremost tomato-forward. How to make the best Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs dinner 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Drizzling it over sliced cauliflower, deep-fried to a delectable crunch, doesn’t constitute gilding the lily at all. Mamnoon’s Mideast cuisine is fresh and fragrant 2013-03-08T13:09:06Z His musicality is impeccable, but he's inclined to gild the lily. Ecstasy and Death; Romeo and Juliet – review 2013-04-20T23:06:09Z “There’s enough in the actual facts that you don’t have to gild the lily and go overboard. That’s when they might risk turning off the independent-minded viewers who don’t like Trump.” All Trump, all the time? Former president’s legal problems a boon to MSNBC 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z If you feel you need to gild the lily, then keep working. The overwhelming, glorious quest of starring in a Sondheim revival 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z It’s gilding the lily a bit, but it’s a delicious addition. This burrata-topped burger is big, beautiful and ready in about 30 minutes 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Suwa’s section isn’t as narratively propulsive as Santi’s; the coda, which gives us a flash-forward peek into the future, feels a bit like gilding the lily. Review: This tender, original queer YA novel will likely be banned. That's not why you should read it 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Overall, the official said, “I don’t want to gild the lily. . . . We’ve had questions to answer. But I think we are providing answers . . . not only words of reassurance, but also joint action.” In allied capitals, a nuanced, cautious view of Biden 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z But he shouldn’t gild the lily with figures that seem plucked from thin air — which might also explain why they change depending on the day. Analysis | Biden’s nonsensical claim about Alzheimer’s and hospital beds 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z “It was almost like gilding the lily. They didn’t want to have Jews playing Jews in a starring role.” Fran Drescher says she had to fight to let 'The Nanny' be Jewish 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Trump continues on a daily basis to gild the lily, misstate the facts and ad lib serious policy all along the way. The sad state of U.S. and global economic affairs 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z No need to gild the lily with endless words: Zion Williamson has played three NBA preseason games, and it's already clear that he's going to be one of the best players of his generation. The mystery's over: Zion Williamson will be an NBA star - Golf Digest 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z “I like to gild the lily sometimes because I’m just over the top, but also, like, why not?” The new way to strawberry shortcake 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z But Thanksgiving’s excess is impressive enough; novelty is gilding the lily. Opinion | This one little trick will make Thanksgiving perfect 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z He then stirs in a little dark rum just to gild the lily. Culinary SOS: Butterscotch pudding from Ford's Filling Station 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Ellis III, who said Thursday morning that he would not let prosecutors “gild the lily” by asking witnesses to explain in detail Manafort’s spending. Manafort’s bookkeeper testifies against him, alleging efforts to inflate income 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z The current commander in chief is a real estate mogul with a professional and personal philosophy rooted in gilding the lily. Americans spend a lot of time scorning luxury. Why we should try celebrating it instead. 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z But, after sending inspectors to examine the site, it concluded that "gilding the lily" was not acceptable within the terms of the competition, and disqualified Tkachey Street. Fake branches mean dismissal from Russian competition - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z "We can't gild the lily - we need a new runway, but if it's not affordable, it runs the risk of driving business away from Heathrow, not attracting it." Heathrow landing fee claim not credible, says ex-BA boss - BBC News 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z It’s an inspiring story, even if he does occasionally gild the lily. Sadiq Khan: ‘I'm not sure what Donald Trump's beef is with me’ 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z I'm not going to be on here and gild the lily. Profile: UKIP leader Paul Nuttall - BBC News 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z As if to gild the lily, Simon chose to sing “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Troubled waters are calmed by the end of the first day of Democratic convention 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z So why not gild the lily, if you’re going to all the trouble of staging this beast? Our bovine public: a brief history of livestock cameos at the opera 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z It’s not terribly important but it shows a certain propensity to gild the lily. The truth about Chris Christie: Behind all the hype, he’s just like Donald Trump 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z If it’s a perfect thing, you don’t need to gild the lily. The Future of Food 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z But if you'd like to gild the lily, serve the bread pudding with a bowl of thick sausage gravy. Civilized brunch with sweet rolls, bread pudding and granola parfaits 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z He added, “Gauche, over-the-top, gilding the lily — I don’t think you would say that in any of this about our project.” Husky Stadium: Opulent but tasteful 2013-08-29T04:31:05Z "Frankly, it is not surprising that the ambassador is trying to gild the lily and dampen down concerns that are very real." Bulgaria attacks UKIP 'propaganda' 2013-04-21T14:50:23Z But this was pointless and self-destructive embellishment, gilding the lily. Manti Te'o's Fake Dead Girlfriend 2013-01-17T01:49:34Z “It’s not a matter of gilding the lily, in many cases.” Degrees of Debt: Colleges’ Debt Falls on Students After Construction Binges 2012-12-14T03:26:28Z "But what you did was build up a case of fraud by exaggerating your needs and gilding the lily," he said. Scuba-diving benefits pair jailed 2012-07-24T15:00:39Z Presumably our mystery producer resisted the urge to gild the lily and add a caption reading "Fabio Capello, live from a joke country", which is only to his or her credit. Cowell can find man to captain England ? if Anfield cat lacks X Factor 2012-02-08T23:00:01Z Photographs and lithographs cost money, and though Amy remonstrated that it was contrary to art to gild the lily, Martine replied that the end would justify her means. Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' 2011-05-20T02:00:37.457Z Annie did not need it, but she must have one, too, even though it was in a measure "gilding the lily." Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z As sometimes seems to happen with official visits laid on by the Libyan authorities, there were moments when it was legitimate to wonder if someone was trying to gild the lily. Gaddafi's gloss 2011-03-29T01:08:05Z There’s usually a joke after a quotation like that, but in this case, that would be gilding the lily. The Fifth Down: Week 7 N.F.L. Matchups 2010-10-22T12:00:00Z It is evident that no one can rhyme words without everlastingly trying to gild the lily. A Top-Floor Idyl “As the poet puts it,” Marmaduke rattles on,— “You cannot gild the lily, Nor can you wet the sea; Pray tell me of my Bonnie, But bring her not to me!” Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe And immediately, when in reality there was no need, had begun the well-known process of gilding the lily. Winner Take All When the controversy was settled Miss Alice slipped off to gild the lily. Gordon Keith And if we wonder at the way in which they seem to gild the lily, they would wonder quite as much at the way we gild the weed. The New Jerusalem At first I had thought that Gordon had idealized her, mingling his fancy with the truth and succeeding in gilding the lily. A Top-Floor Idyl While the Sparrow flew about the house gilding the lily of cleanliness, Mary, with Elliston at her skirts, picked the flowers destined for Stefan's room. The Nest Builder He isn't great enough for that, though; in the way of perfection you successfully gild the lily. Linda Condon |
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