pot of gold

American  

noun

1. the realization of all one's hopes and dreams; ultimate success, fulfillment, or happiness.

   to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

2. a sudden, huge windfall; sudden wealth.

   Your only chance for a pot of gold is to win the lottery.

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Etymology

Origin of pot of gold

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“I’ll just tell them that we’re looking for a pot of gold,” Papa said.

From Literature

That would be some pot of gold.

From Barron's

Macclesfield's fans arrived in a blizzard of optimism, the rainbow that arced over this compact, atmospheric stadium after a storm two hours before kick-off offering up an omen that they could claim another pot of gold.

From BBC

“If you think you’re going to find a pot of gold or the pot of rare earths at the end of the rainbow, you could spend a lot of time roaming around in the jungle,” he added.

From Barron's

“Especially if founders feel they will have a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”

From Barron's