a golden key can open any door »
Sufficient money can accomplish anything.
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all that glitters is not gold »
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so, things that look nice might not be as good as they look.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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go for the gold »
To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.
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gold mine »
A mine for gold ore or metal.
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gold mine »
A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.
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gold mine »
A very profitable economic venture.
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gold standard »
A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold.
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gold standard »
A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.
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golden duck »
The score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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golden handshake »
A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.
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golden hello »
A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.
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golden opportunity »
Ideal moment to do something.
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golden rule »
A fundamental rule or principle.
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