good as gold
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of an asset, of high and enduring value.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a person, very well-behaved (especially of a child); very good-hearted (especially of an adult).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “good as gold” mean?
Of an asset, of high and enduring value.
Is “good as gold” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.