I was talking with a friend who mentioned "taking tea to India". It made me wonder what the equivalents are around the world. "Taking coals to Newcastle" is the UK's.

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[โ€“] 53 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Ice to Eskimos in the eastern us. Yes, I know Eskimo isn't preferred but that didn't stop Nana.

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  • [โ€“] 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

    Same, or "he could sell igloos to eskimos" to describe an especially skilled salesman.

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