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gold mine

idiom
Meaning

A very profitable economic venture.


Examples
SIMPLE

This new website is a gold mine for our business.

CONTEXTUAL

The small shop became a gold mine after the owner started selling popular local products online.

COMPLEX

Investors quickly realized that the startup's unique technology was a gold mine, leading to a massive increase in its market valuation.

Anchors to
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 in them thar hills

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

  7. 07

    heart of gold

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

  8. 08

    the streets are paved with gold

    Used to describe a place where it is easy to become wealthy or live well.

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