General
good as gold
What does good as gold mean?
An expression meaning everything is fine, or that a person is doing well or is trustworthy.
"Fixed the fence, so we're good as gold now."
Origin
British and Australasian idiom likening reliability or wellbeing to the value of gold.
Frequently asked questions
What does good as gold mean?
It means everything is fine or all sorted, and can also describe someone as reliable or doing well.
Where does good as gold come from?
It's a British and Australasian idiom likening reliability or wellbeing to the value of gold.
Can good as gold describe a person?
Yes — it can mean someone is trustworthy, well-behaved, or in good health.
How do you use good as gold in a sentence?
Say something like 'Fixed the fence, so we're good as gold now.'
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