Definitions from Wiktionary (take the gilt off the gingerbread)
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusion.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic) To take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusion.
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take away from,
degarnish,
ungarnish,
ungild,
unadorn,
ungladden,
disgarnish,
deglorify,
disadorn,
cream,
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