coals to Newcastle

Noun

Meaning

coals to Newcastle pl (plural only)

(idiomatic) A pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it is made, or where they already have an abundance.

Synonym: owls to Athens

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

carry coals to Newcastle

Close letter words and terms

Coalport coalpot coalrake coalsack coalshed Coalson