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    Aug 5, 2010, 01:26 AM
    What is the meaning of "gild the lily"
    What is the meaning of the phrase "gild the lily" , what does it imply? Is it a commendatory word or not?
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    Aug 5, 2010, 01:56 AM
    Hi, best888888!

    Please click on the following link.

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    A question for you is, is not a lily beautiful enough without having further adornment added to it? Please think about that.

    Thanks!
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    Aug 5, 2010, 07:32 AM

    I got it, thank you very much.
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    Aug 5, 2010, 11:49 AM
    Okay, that's great!
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