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5 gold idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling woman hands a warm cup of tea to an older neighbor at the neighbor's front door, and the neighbor smiles back. A gold medal shines in the corner of the scene.

What does “The golden rule” mean?

“The golden rule” means the best rule: treat other people the way you want them to treat you.

Example: Be kind to everyone. That is the golden rule.

Emoji clue: gold medal, ruler

Two happy miners in helmets stand in a dark tunnel and shine their lamps on a wall full of shiny gold nuggets. One miner holds a pickaxe.

What does “A gold mine” mean?

“A gold mine” means a place or a thing that makes a lot of money.

Example: Their small coffee shop is a gold mine, and it is always full.

Emoji clue: pickaxe, gold medal

A man holds up a shiny gold ring and looks closely at it with a magnifying glass. The ring is cracked, and under the gold paint it is plain gray metal.

What does “All that glitters is not gold” mean?

“All that glitters is not gold” means something that looks great is not always good.

Example: The car looked perfect, but it broke down in one day.

Emoji clue: sparkles, no sign, gold medal

A young woman jumps with joy and holds a shiny golden ticket high above her head. A tall bright building with a big open door is behind her.

What does “Golden ticket” mean?

“Golden ticket” means a special chance to get something great.

Example: This new job is a golden ticket for her.

Emoji clue: ticket, gold medal

An older couple with gray hair sit side by side in garden chairs at sunset. They hold hands and smile, and a small suitcase and a map sit next to them.

What does “Golden years” mean?

“Golden years” means the happy later years of life, after work.

Example: My parents sold their shop. Now they enjoy their golden years.

Emoji clue: gold medal, calendar

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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