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heart of gold

Idioms  

  1. A very kind and good nature, as in Bill is very generous; he has a heart of gold. This expression alludes to gold in the sense of “something valued for its goodness.” [Late 1500s]

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“Blue Bloods” writer Van B. Nguyen drew a complex leadership life-arc for Duong’s gang member with a heart of gold.

From Los Angeles Times

She told BBC Scotland News he had a "heart of gold", and that his condition now was "heart-breaking".

From BBC

Contrary to the public persona cultivated by another star Fox launched in the 1980s, Johnny Depp, Perry did not appear to be interested in living up to the “bad boy with a heart of gold” image written for him.

From Salon

He does have a “Heart of Gold,” after all.

From Los Angeles Times

In a tribute, Ratcliffe's family described him as a "true selfless hero with a heart of gold, who was so cruelly taken trying to save others".

From BBC

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