Idiom
black gold
Meaning
Raw petroleum; crude oil.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Many countries rely on black gold for their energy needs.”
“The economy of the region depends heavily on the extraction and sale of black gold.”
“Throughout the twentieth century, nations frequently engaged in complex geopolitical maneuvers to secure steady access to the world's supply of black gold.”
Examples
simple
“Many countries rely on black gold for their energy needs.”
contextual
“The economy of the region depends heavily on the extraction and sale of black gold.”
complex
“Throughout the twentieth century, nations frequently engaged in complex geopolitical maneuvers to secure steady access to the world's supply of black gold.”
Origin
From black and gold, in reference to the dark colour of the substances and the significant market value they represent. The term has been applied to crude oil, coal, and black pepper.
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