___ the lily Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 31, 2024
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Updated Jul 31, 2024
Crossword Answer: ___ the lily
Let’s find the answers to ___ the lily for the July 31, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with G and end with S, and the possible solutions are GAIUS,GAUSS,GILDS.
The answer is GILDS.
The phrase "gild the lily" is an idiom that means to add unnecessary embellishments to something that is already beautiful or perfect. The word "gild" refers to the act of covering something with a thin layer of gold or making it appear more valuable and luxurious.
In the context of the idiom, "gild" is used metaphorically to imply that additional decoration or enhancement is redundant. The word "lily" symbolizes purity and beauty, so "gild the lily" suggests that trying to improve something that is already excellent is both unnecessary and excessive.
This crossword clue was last seen in LA Times Crossword Puzzle on July 31, 2024. You can also get all other LA Times's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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