Definition
To embellish or improve something unnecessarily.
Origins
A common misquotation of a line from William Shakespeare's play King John.
Also Said As
- go overboard
- overegg
- over-egg the pudding
See Also
- gold-plated
How People Actually Use It
trying the adorn something that is already beautiful.
"The table is already clean and decorated for the dinner, don't gild the lily."
Source: Urban Dictionary