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good as gold

(of an asset, especially, NZ) Of high and enduring value.

ˈɡʊd ˈæz ˈɡoʊldCurrent183 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(of an asset, especially, NZ) Of high and enduring value.

Origin: In the sense of high and enduring value, with literal origins in trade (currency exchange and barter#Noun), where any given currency or commodity may be worth as much as gold#Noun or hyperbolically described as such. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Bite...? Nah...never once...he plays rough...he loves tough...he is a brindle Pitt with a heart ❤️ as good as gold...if anything might annoy me at times is his demand for kisses.. 😆😆”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(especially, UK, of a person, simile) Very well-behaved (especially of a child); very good-hearted (especially of an adult).

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  • “As good as gold Super Creek 😍💛”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Sep 1975: Wristwatches ad from Accurist (+Model 350 plated gold; Model 794 plated gold or plated white gold; Model 894; Model 450; Model 792 plated gold or white gold; and Model 763 plated gold or white gold) «As good as gold»”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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