selling coal to newcastle

Newcastle in Britain is a coal mining, distributing and selling hub. Hence the phrase "carry coal to Newcastle" or "Sell coal in Newcastle" is used to describe a foolhardy or pointless action.

People who have tried

Timothy Dexter, an American businessman, did export coal to Newcastle during a miners strike and thus made a killing for himself.

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