The phrase "gilding the lily" is a late 19th century expression that sneered at the ostentatious gestures of some of the newly rich, such as applying gold gilt to the carved lilies on the entrances of their Beaux Arts homes; for decades, it then served as a shorthand for any ____________ and showy behavior. A. gauche B. eccentric C. idiosyncratic D. idiotic E. irredentist F. uncouth