多此一舉

do1 ci2 jat1 geoi2

to do more than is required (idiom); superfluous · gilding the lily

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to do more than is required (idiom); superfluous
  2. gilding the lily

Written Forms

多此一舉Traditional · Main Form
多此一举Alternate Form

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