English Dictionary

put a hat on a hat

verb

(idiomatic) To do something unnecessary, to go over the top

He always puts a hat on a hat when it comes to decorating his house.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To do something unnecessary, to go over the top

"You don't need to put a hat on a hat.” He was saying: If you comment on it, you kill it. If there's a hat already on your head, why in God's name would you put another hat on top of it? The audience doesn't like to see you wink.