gussy up vs put lipstick on a pig

gussy up

verb
  • To make fancy or attractive, as by artificial or contrived means. 

  • To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments. 

put lipstick on a pig

verb
  • To superficially alter something in the hope of making it seem more appealing than it is in actuality. 

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