Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

as-good-as-gold

idiom
/æz ɡʊd æz ɡoʊld/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something or someone that is very valuable, reliable, or trustworthy.
Examples
  • Finding a true friend is as-good-as-gold in today’s world.
  • The contractor’s promise to finish on time was as-good-as-gold.
  • Her honesty is as-good-as-gold in our business dealings.
Meaning
The expression implies that something is of such high quality or worth that it can be equated to gold, symbolizing ultimate value.
Synonyms
  • valuable
  • trustworthy
  • precious
  • invaluable
  • reliable