Carrying Ice to the artic

The expression "carrying ice to the Arctic" is a metaphor that implies doing something unnecessary or redundant, much like trying to bring ice to a place where it is already abundant. It suggests that an action is pointless because the resources or elements involved are already present in excess. This phrase can be used to criticize efforts that are perceived as futile or to highlight inefficiency in a task.

My uncle Bob is always carrying ice to the artic.