粵

多do1此ci2一jat1舉geoi2

simp多此一举
do1 ci2 jat1 geoi2duō cǐ yī jǔ

English

  1. to do more than is required (idiom); superfluous
  2. gilding the lily
  3. to perform any unnecessary task

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 做啲不必要嘅動作,冇嘢揾嘢嚟搞

Examples

  • 啱啱出面先落完雨仲使淋花?咪多此一舉啦。

    I don't see the need of watering the garden after the rain. Don't waste time on unnecessary tasks.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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