सोने पर सुहागा

sone par suhāgā
idiomIntermediateidiom
informal

Adding unnecessary embellishments or luxuries to something that is already excellent or complete, often in a way that detracts from its original value or simplicity.

इस कार में सोने पर सुहागा जोड़ने की कोई जरूरत नहीं है।

There's no need to add gold to gold in this car.

वह अपने काम में सोने पर सुहागा जोड़ रहा है, जिससे काम और जटिल हो रहा है।

He is adding unnecessary embellishments to his work, making it more complicated.

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This idiom is often used to criticize excessive or unnecessary additions that do not improve something.

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सोना उगला सोनाidiom
Something that is already valuable does not need further embellishment.

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Usage Context

Use this idiom when someone is making something unnecessarily complex or ornate when it is already good as it is.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'सोना' (gold) and 'सुहागा' (ornamentation), suggesting that adding more to something already valuable is unnecessary.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to express disapproval of over-embellishment or unnecessary additions.

Word Breakdown

सोना
gold
root
+
पर
on
postposition
+
सुहागा
ornamentation
root
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