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carrying coals to Newcastle
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It means a
pointless
,
useless
situation or
action
.
"Why are you decorating your
Christmas tree
in March? This
way
you are carrying coals to
Newcastle
!"
carrying coals to Newcastle
by
Golasso
December 14, 2006