Значение идиомы carry coals to Newcastle

[carry coals to Newcastle] {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.

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Значение идиомы carry coals to Newcastle