Bringing extra food to a feast is like carrying coals to Newcastle.
carry coals to Newcastle
idiomTo do something that is unneeded or redundant.
Origin
disputed originNewcastle upon Tyne (in England) was a major coal-exporting city, so sending coal there would be pointless.
Offering advice to an expert on their own subject is just carrying coals to Newcastle.
By attempting to lecture the seasoned historian on the nuances of the revolution, the student was merely carrying coals to Newcastle.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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carry a torch
To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.
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carry away
To be so excited that one is no longer in control of one's actions or behavior.
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carry forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
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carry off
To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.
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carry on
To continue or proceed as before.
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carry one's weight
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
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carry oneself
To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.