Flowers will not improve that ugly bridge; every one agrees that it's lipstick on a pig.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
Lipstick on a pig — To put lipstick on a pig is a rhetorical expression, used to convey the message that making superficial or cosmetic changes is a futile attempt to disguise the true nature of a product. [ [http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/put+lipstick+… … Wikipedia
put lipstick on a pig — This expression means that to dress up something unappealing or ugly, in a vain attempt to make it look better, is like putting lipstick on a pig. Flowers on that ugly old bridge would be (like putting) lipstick on a pig! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
put lipstick on a pig — If people put lipstick on a pig, they make superficial or cosmetic changes, hoping that it will make the product more attractive … The small dictionary of idiomes
put lipstick on a pig — verb To superficially alter something in the hope of making it seem more appealing than it is in actuality. That new box is like putting lipstick on a pig. Its still the same buggy program inside … Wiktionary
Lipstick — is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color and texture to the lips. There are many varieties of lipstick. HistoryLipstick is known to have been used around 5000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, when … Wikipedia
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Cultural references to pigs — Painting of Saint Anthony with pig in background by Piero di Cosimo c. 1480 Pigs have inspired many idioms, and are frequently referenced in culture. They have become synonymous with several negative attributes, especially greed, gluttony, and… … Wikipedia
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