Gold Idioms

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good as gold

Meaning: Completely reliable and trustworthy.

Example: The children were good as gold throughout the wedding ceremony and caused no trouble. Read more ➺


sitting on a goldmine

Meaning: Being in possession of something that has very high value or profit potential, often without fully realizing it.

Example: The startup is sitting on a goldmine with its innovative technology, but it lacks the funding to scale. Read more ➺


golden years

Meaning: Later stage of life, usually after retirement, often associated with peace and enjoyment.

Example: My grandparents spend their golden years gardening and enjoying long walks. Read more ➺


golden handshake

Meaning: The expression is used to describe a generous severance package.

Example: After decades of service, the CEO received a golden handshake upon retirement. Read more ➺


Golden Fleece

Meaning: Golden Fleece signifies a highly coveted or valuable object, often perceived as difficult or impossible to attain.

Example: Winning the Nobel Prize became the scientist's Golden Fleece, driving years of relentless research. Read more ➺


Midas touch

Meaning: the ability to easily turn any venture into a profitable success, as if by magic.

Example: Ever since she started her company, she's had the Midas touch with every product launch. Read more ➺


gilt-edged

Meaning: describes an investment or asset that is considered to be of the highest quality and very secure, often used in the context of government bonds.

Example: The company's gilt-edged bonds are highly sought after by conservative investors. Read more ➺


heart of gold

Meaning: typically refers to someone who is kind, generous, and caring.

Example: Despite facing financial struggles herself, Bella always finds ways to help those in need, truly possessing a heart of gold. Read more ➺


all that glitters is not gold

Meaning: the shining outer look of something is not a consistent sign of its real character

Example: My grandmother advised me to be careful about making new friends because all that glitters is not gold. Read more ➺


silence is golden

Meaning: it is often better to say nothing at all

Example: Do not tell your mom that I broke her vase! Remember, silence is golden. Read more ➺


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