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gold in them thar hills

idiom

An opportunity for something to be profitable and/or beneficial.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    black gold

    Raw petroleum; crude oil.

  2. 02

    comedy gold

    Something that is very funny or humorous.

  3. 03

    cross of gold

    A public policy which puts the interests of the rich ahead of those of the poor.

  4. 04

    everything one touches turns to gold

    Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.

  5. 05

    go for the gold

    To attempt to achieve the maximum result or reward in an endeavour.

  6. 06

    gold mine

    A very profitable economic venture.

  7. 07

    head for the hills

    To go to a safe place; to seek refuge; to flee.

  8. 08

    heart of gold

    A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.

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