Scottish traditionalists consider this gilding the lily and point out that it reduces the garment's lifespan.

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They also offer chocolate mousse, strawberry, cherry and pineapple, all of which are simply cases of gilding the lily, along with carrot, which is killing the lily.

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No gilding the lily--the splendor comes from the outside in: the huge view of Barnard Harbour, the bald eagles in the trees, the otters paddling by the dock.

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