take the gilt off the gingerbread

短语

发音

UK /ˌteɪk ðə ˈɡɪlt ɒf ðə ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/
AU
US /ˌteɪk ðə ˈɡɪlt ɔf ðə ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusion.

    习语

词源

In the Middle Ages, gingerbread cakes were decorated with a thin layer of gold leaf. Without this casing, they were considered to be humble offerings, generally being little more than flavoured but stale bread.

来源：wiktionary