(As) Good As Gold

Pronunciation: /əz ɡʊd əz ɡoʊld/

Definitions of (as) good as gold

adjective describing the quality of being valuable or virtuous

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister is as good as gold.

A2 The puppy was as good as gold, never causing any trouble.

B1 The new employee proved to be as good as gold, always willing to help out.

B2 The antique watch was as good as gold, a valuable addition to the collection.

C1 Her reputation in the industry is as good as gold, respected by all.

C2 The chef's signature dish was as good as gold, receiving rave reviews from critics.

adverb modifying the verb 'good' to indicate the extent or degree of goodness

Example Sentences

A1 She behaved as good as gold during the school trip.

A2 The new employee followed instructions as good as gold.

B1 The project was completed on time and within budget, as good as gold.

B2 The team worked together seamlessly, each member performing as good as gold.

C1 His reputation in the industry is impeccable, always delivering work as good as gold.

C2 The artist's attention to detail is evident in every piece, each one as good as gold.

preposition connecting 'good' and 'gold' to show the comparison between the two

Example Sentences

A1 My dog is as good as gold when I leave him alone at home.

A2 The new employee followed instructions as good as gold.

B1 She promised to keep the secret as good as gold.

B2 The antique watch was kept safe, as good as gold, for generations.

C1 The athlete's discipline and dedication to training were as good as gold.

C2 The artist's attention to detail in her paintings is as good as gold.

Examples of (as) good as gold in a Sentence

formal The employee's work ethic is as good as gold and always exceeds expectations.

informal My grandma's homemade cookies are always as good as gold.

slang His promise to help me move tomorrow is as good as gold.

figurative The old pocket watch may be worn, but it's still as good as gold to me.

Grammatical Forms of (as) good as gold

• past tense: was as good as gold
• plural: are as good as gold
• comparative: better than gold
• superlative: best among gold
• present tense: is as good as gold
• future tense: will be as good as gold
• perfect tense: has been as good as gold
• continuous tense: is being as good as gold
• singular: is as good as gold
• positive degree: as good as gold
• infinitive: to be as good as gold
• gerund: being as good as gold
• participle: being as good as gold

Origin and Evolution of (as) good as gold

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase '(as) good as gold' originated in English literature to describe something of great value or quality, comparing it to the precious metal gold.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has retained its original meaning of something being highly valuable or trustworthy, and is commonly used in everyday language to emphasize the goodness or reliability of a person or thing.