English · Idiom Candidate

Christmas tree bill

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A bill overloaded with unnecessary amendments

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: a bill decorated like a Christmas tree

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Topics: Trees & plants

Common questions

What does “Christmas tree bill” mean?

A bill overloaded with unnecessary amendments Literally: a bill decorated like a Christmas tree

Is “Christmas tree bill” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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