paper gold
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of paper gold
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Jung reportedly said once that 99% of the shadow is pure gold.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2024
“Any utterances by a defendant, whether they are confessions, denials, observations, nonsensical gibberish, or just plain goofy are nothing but pure gold for prosecutors,” said Julieanne Himelstein, a former assistant U.S. attorney in Washington.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023
But it is Farrell's ability to look with incredulity at everyone who tries to get Pádraic to leave Colm alone shows why his work here is pure gold.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2023
Forty-four pure gold coins dating to the 7th Century have been found hidden in a wall at a nature reserve in northern Israel, archaeologists say.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2022
As the trail curves we catch sight of a gigantic lion made of pure gold atop a small hill.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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