This is lesson 24 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 24- Idioms about Metal
1- A golden handshake = A large sum of money given to someone when they leave a job, often as a retirement or severance package.
The CEO received a golden handshake when he stepped down after ten years.
2- The golden age = A period of great happiness, prosperity, or achievement.
Many consider the 1960s to be the golden age of rock and roll.
3- The golden boy = A young man who is very successful and admired.
He’s always been the golden boy of the tech industry, launching one hit product after another.
4- Worth her weight in gold = Extremely valuable or useful.
Our office manager is worth her weight in gold, nothing escapes her attention.
5- The golden rule = A basic principle that should always be followed, especially “treat others as you want to be treated.”
She lives by the golden rule, always showing kindness to everyone she meets.
6- Struck gold = To achieve great success, especially unexpectedly.
The small startup struck gold with their new App.
7- A golden opportunity = A rare and valuable chance to do something.
Getting an interview with that company is a golden opportunity you shouldn’t miss.
8- Like gold dust = Very rare and hard to find.
These concert tickets are like gold dust, I can’t believe I got two!
9- As good as gold = Very well-behaved.
The children were as good as gold during the ceremony.
10- Silver-tongued = Persuasive and eloquent in speech.
The silver-tongued lawyer convinced the jury of his client’s innocence.
11- A nugget of (valuable) information = A small but important piece of useful knowledge.
Example: She gave me a nugget of valuable information about how to ace the interview.
12- Copper-bottomed = Certain to succeed; trustworthy and reliable (often used to describe investments or plans).
The investors were reassured that it was a copper-bottomed deal with no risk of failure.
13- Nerves of steel = Great courage and self-control, especially in difficult or dangerous situations.
The firefighter showed nerves of steel when he ran into the burning building.
14- Rule with an iron fist = To lead or control very strictly and harshly.
The manager ruled with an iron fist, never allowing any room for flexibility.
15- As bold as brass = Very confident or shamelessly bold, often in a surprising or disrespectful way.
She walked in as bold as brass and demanded a refund in front of everyone.
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