Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-pot-of-gold-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow

idiom
/ðə pɒt əv ɡoʊld æt ði ɛnd əv ðə ˈreɪnboʊ/
Definition
A metaphorical expression that refers to a great reward or a valuable prize that can be obtained after a long and difficult journey.
Examples
  • Many people dream of starting their own business, believing it to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
  • After years of hard work, she finally reached her pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when she graduated with honors.
  • For some, winning the lottery feels like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Meaning
The phrase symbolizes the idea of achieving something wonderful, often after enduring hardship or challenges.
Synonyms
  • dream come true
  • ultimate goal
  • treasure