Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Gold"

A: It means he’ll pay you a lot. Because people are at least 100 lbs (50 kg? Not sure), matching that with weight in gold = 100 lbs of gold.

A: @Felicity1 我觉得是天上不会掉馅饼的意思

A: "Telly gold" is not the name of a programme, but refers to any programmes that are considered very good that have been broadcast on television.

A: Striking gold means did something amazing. Olympic first means for the first time in Olympic history. So "they struck gold as an Olympic first" means Japan has done something amazing that has never been done before in the history of the Olympics.

A: someone who's only after money? 😂

A: Iphones are considered by many people to be the gold standard when it comes to phones.

The Ferrari engine is regarded as the gold standard within Formula 1.

The Concord used to be the gold standard in aviation.

A: I don’t think this is a very common expression but you can use it if you want.

Here is an example:

“He is the most honest person I know. When me makes you a promise, it’s as good as gold.”

Or you can say, “He’s so honest, his word is as good as gold.”

I have only heard ‘as good as gold’ used to describe someone who is honest but according to dictionary definitions it can be used to describe a well-behaved child.

“The kids never give the teacher any trouble. They’re as good as gold.”

Personally I have never heard it used this way. Perhaps it is an older usage or just not used where I live.

A: "That person is a gold digger. They don't care about you. They only want your money."

Gold digger = a person who uses someone for money and/or material things

A: 1. Gold is beautiful and rare, so it's expensive.
2. I like gold rings.
3. Here is the golden rule: treat others the way you you want to be treated.
4. You're golden!

A: "That man is such a gold digger, he's only dating her because she has a lot of money."

"She's a gold digger, she didn't like the man until he drove up in his Lamborghini."

"My friend said she's a gold digger because she only goes after men with a lot of money."

A: Gold pot = pot made of gold
Pot of gold = pot with gold inside

A: Gold can be a noun or an adjective, and golden is just an adjective.

A: There is a difference if the necklace is the metal gold. I believe if you're speaking about colors in both examples, you can use either. (I am not an expert ;)

A: To me, a golden egg is an egg that has a golden shell. The inside could be hollow or another material.

A gold egg could be entirely gold, inside and out, OR the same as a golden egg.

That's how I see it, but others may have different opinions :)


When talking about events like an easter egg hunt, you always say "golden egg", not "gold egg".

A: The first one wants you to think about HIM (his reaction, his feelings, his thoughts).

The second one wants you to think about the EVENT of him winning (is it important for his country, for his people, for his reputation, etc). Also, you need to say "...his winning OF a gold medal."

A: You're like gold, you brighten my world.
I'm blinded by your sight.

A: Not really - a gold digger marries (or enters a relationship with) someone for their money.

- mercenary
- avaricious
- money-grubbing

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A: You could say whatever it is about the gold digger, then say that he is a man.

A: “I knew he would win the gold metal!” Sounds a little more natural

A: ああ、はい、”When is Japan’s gold medal” は正しいです

“When will Japan get a gold medal?” Sounds more natural, in my opinion. It is casual.

A: Good is A very valuable metal

A: a person who dates others purely to extract money from them, in particular a woman who strives to marry a wealthy man.

A: "I tried to get a gold medal in the Olympics, but I got a silver medal. It was my best, but it was also a limitation." I believe that is what you meant?