Meaning
To be a very kind and generous person.
Cultural Background
Gold is universally seen as the standard for value, making this idiom easily understood across most Western cultures. The heart is often associated with the soul, so a 'heart of gold' implies spiritual purity. In some modern contexts, it is used to describe 'good-hearted' CEOs or leaders.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use this for everyone. Save it for people who are truly special.
Meaning
To be a very kind and generous person.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use this for everyone. Save it for people who are truly special.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
She is so generous; she really has a heart ____ gold.
The idiom is 'a heart of gold'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesShe is so generous; she really has a heart ____ gold.
The idiom is 'a heart of gold'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is gender-neutral.
Related Phrases
Good-hearted
similarKind and well-meaning.
Kind soul
similarA very gentle person.
