gold plate

• Cobrir algo com uma fina camada de ouro; no mundo dos negócios e da gestão de projetos, adicionar funções ou detalhes desnecessários a um produto ou serviço além do que é exigido, o que frequentemente aumenta o custo ou a complexidade.

To cover something with a thin layer of gold, or in business and project management, to add unnecessary extra features or details to a product or service beyond what is required, often resulting in increased cost or complexity.

1. B2formal

   A very thin layer of gold applied to the surface of another metal, often for decoration or protection.

   Banho de ouro

   • The jewelry was made of silver with a gold plate finish.
   • They used gold plate to cover the cheap metal underneath.
   • The antique clock had a gold plate that was starting to wear off.

2. Expensive or luxurious itemB2informal

   An object that is covered with a thin layer of gold, often implying it is valuable or high-quality.

   Item folheado a ouro

   • She bought a gold plate necklace for the party.
   • The restaurant served dinner on gold plate dishes.
   • He collected gold plate coins as a hobby.