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What is the meaning of the expression ‘to carry coals to Newcastle’?
Newcastle is a place in the north of England and it is well known for its coal mines! So if you are carrying coals to Newcastle, you are merely wasting your energy; you are doing something unnecessary. It is also possible to say ``take coals to Newcastle''.
* Mohan was trying to sell ice cream to the Italians. That's like carrying coals to Newcastle.
* Exporting pine to the Scandinavians is like carrying coals to Newcastle.
* Giving money to Suresh is like taking coals to Newcastle.
COURTESY : The Hindu (The National News-Paper) - India
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