carries coals to Newcastle

A form of carry coals to Newcastle — To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of carry coals to Newcastle
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carries coals to Newcastle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carries%20coals%20to%20Newcastle

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Chicago

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