屋上屋を架す
おくじょうおくをかす
okujouokuwokasu
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expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'su' ending
idiomatic expression
to do something useless; to gild the lily; to gild refined gold; to build a roof atop the roof
see: 屋上架屋
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
同じことを何回繰り返すの。屋上屋を架すようなくどい説明は勘弁してよ。
onaji koto wo nan kai kurikaesu no 。 okujou ya wo kasu you na kudoi setsumei ha kanben shi te yo 。
You're wasting your time with all this needless repetition, so spare us the long-winded explanation.