鬼に金棒

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A proverb meaning to make something already strong even stronger (literally 'an iron club for an ogre'); to give someone an unbeatable advantage.

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Examples

彼がチームに入れば、エースにさらに力を与える。まさに鬼に金棒だ。

If he joins the team, he'll make the ace even stronger—truly adding a metal rod to an ogre.

最新のソフトを導入すれば、会社の業務効率は鬼に金棒だ。

Introducing the latest software will make the company's efficiency even better—like giving an ogre a metal rod.

優秀なコーチがついて、選手たちは鬼に金棒の状態だ。

With an excellent coach, the players are in a '鬼に金棒' situation.