鬼に金棒

Illustration representing the proverb 鬼に金棒

鬼に金棒

(おににかなぼう)

Japanese meaning

もともと力のある者が、さらに力をたくわえて、より強くなること。

English meaning

Giving additional power to someone already powerful.

Literal English translation

Giving an iron club to an oni (demon).