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Gold Idioms and What They Mean<\/h1>\n

Gold idioms help us talk about kindness, value, good chances, and even things that look better than they really are. These expressions use gold to describe people and situations in a strong and colorful way. Here are 8 gold idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.<\/p>\n

A heart of gold<\/h2>\n

A very kind and caring person.<\/p>\n

She helps everyone\u2014she really has a heart of gold<\/b>.<\/div>\n
Even though he looks serious, he has a heart of gold<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Worth its weight in gold<\/h2>\n

Something very valuable or helpful.<\/p>\n

Her advice was worth its weight in gold<\/b>.<\/div>\n
This old tool is worth its weight in gold<\/b>\u2014I use it every day.<\/div>\n

A golden opportunity<\/h2>\n

A very good chance that may not come again.<\/p>\n

Getting that job offer was a golden opportunity<\/b>.<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t miss this golden opportunity<\/b> to study abroad.<\/div>\n

As good as gold<\/h2>\n

Very well-behaved or kind, especially used for children.<\/p>\n

The kids were as good as gold<\/b> during the trip.<\/div>\n
He was as good as gold<\/b> while waiting at the doctor\u2019s office.<\/div>\n

The golden rule<\/h2>\n

The most important rule: treat others how you want to be treated.<\/p>\n

Always follow the golden rule<\/b>\u2014be kind to others.<\/div>\n
My teacher says the golden rule<\/b> is the best lesson in life.<\/div>\n

Silence is golden<\/h2>\n

Sometimes being quiet is better than speaking.<\/p>\n

She said nothing during the argument\u2014silence is golden<\/b>.<\/div>\n
When you don\u2019t know what to say, remember silence is golden<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Strike gold<\/h2>\n

To find or do something that brings great success or value.<\/p>\n

They struck gold<\/b> with their new product.<\/div>\n
He struck gold<\/b> when he found that book at the market.<\/div>\n

All that glitters is not gold<\/h2>\n

Not everything that looks nice is really good.<\/p>\n

That job sounds perfect, but all that glitters is not gold<\/b>.<\/div>\n
Be careful\u2014all that glitters is not gold<\/b> when buying online.<\/div>\n
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