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Idiom idiom

good coin


Something genuine or trustworthy.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

You can trust her because she is good coin.

CONTEXTUAL

I was worried about the new partner, but my boss assured me he is good coin.

COMPLEX

Despite the rumors circulating in the village, the traveler proved himself to be good coin by helping the family during the storm.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  4. 04

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  5. 05

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  6. 06

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

  7. 07

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    deliver the goods

    To do what was promised or expected.

Last updated August 10, 2026