to do something unnecessary; to do something that is redundant or duplicative. (Newcastle is an English town from which coal was shipped to other parts of England.) • Taking food to a farmer is like carrying coals to Newcastle. • Mr. Smith is so rich he doesn't need any more money. To give him money is like carrying coals to Newcastle.
build castles in the air
Idiom(s): build castles in the air AND build castles in Spain
Theme: IMAGINATION
to daydream; to make plans that can never come true. • Ann spends most of her time building castles in Spain. • I really like to sit on the porch in the evening, just building castles in the air.
build castles in Spain
Idiom(s): build castles in the air AND build castles in Spain
Theme: IMAGINATION
to daydream; to make plans that can never come true. • Ann spends most of her time building castles in Spain. • I really like to sit on the porch in the evening, just building castles in the air.
An Englishman's home is his castle.
An Englishman's home is a place where he feels safe, enjoys privacy and can do as he wishes.
Castles in the air
Plans that are impractical and will never work out are castles in the air.
Coals to Newcastle
(UK) Taking, bringing, or carrying coals to Newcastle is doing something that is completely unnecessary.
King of the castle
The king of the castle is the person who is in charge of something or in a very comfortable position compared to their companions.
build castles in the air|air|build|build castles i
v. phr. To make impossible or imaginary plans, dream about future successes that are unlikely. He liked to build castles in the air, but never succeeded in anything.To build castles in Spain is natural for young people and they may work hard enough to get part of their wishes.
carry coals to Newcastle|Newcastle|carry|coal|coal
v. phr. To do something unnecessary; bring or furnish something of which there is plenty. The man who waters his grass after a good rain is carrying coals to Newcastle.Joe was carrying coals to Newcastle when he told the doctor how to cure a cold. (Newcastle is an English city near many coal mines, and coal is sent out from there to other places.)
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