Hey guys. Remember when we thought this phrase was really funny (perhaps only Dave, Tyler, Ali and I did, but we did)? I found out what it meant. If something is coals to Newcastle, it is a pointless venture. Apparently Newcastle has an abundant coal supply, so sending more coal there is useless. In parting, I offer this gift that might help explain this phrase more clearly:
Steve-O cooking (meaning mass amounts of dirty dishes will accumulate) when the sink is already full is like coals to newcastle. Do your dishes. That is all.
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i used coals to newcastle in a sentence yesterday
that's awesome
my coworker looked at me like i was crazy...then i explained the meaning and he told me i was crazy
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