take the gilt off the gingerbread
成語所屬單字gilt
take the gilt off the gingerbread — 慣用語
1. to spoil something attractive or enjoyable by removing its best or most pleasing
1.慣用語
釋義
煞風景；使美中不足
to spoil something attractive or enjoyable by removing its best or most pleasing part.
例句
Finding a tiny scratch on the new watch really took the gilt off the gingerbread.
The rain on the wedding day took the gilt off the gingerbread for the outdoor ceremony.