take the gilt off the gingerbread
idiomPart ofgilt
take the gilt off the gingerbread — idiom
1. to spoil something attractive or enjoyable by removing its best or most pleasing
1.idiom
Definition
to spoil something attractive or enjoyable by removing its best or most pleasing part.
Example
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.