Some people think the streets are paved with gold in that city.
the streets are paved with gold
idiomUsed to describe a place where it is easy to become wealthy or live well.
Many immigrants moved there believing the streets are paved with gold, only to find that life was much harder than they expected.
The young man left his rural village for the capital, lured by the naive fantasy that the streets are paved with gold and fortune awaited him at every corner.
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black gold
Raw petroleum; crude oil.
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comedy gold
Something that is very funny or humorous.
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cross of gold
A public policy which puts the interests of the rich ahead of those of the poor.
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everything one touches turns to gold
Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.
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go for the gold
To attempt to achieve the maximum result or reward in an endeavour.
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gold in them thar hills
An opportunity for something to be profitable and/or beneficial.
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gold mine
A very profitable economic venture.
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heart of gold
A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.