good as gold

The English word “good as gold” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of an asset, of high and enduring value.
Of a person, very well-behaved (especially of a child); very good-hearted (especially of an adult).

Etymology

In the sense of high and enduring value, with literal origins in trade (currency exchange and barter), where any given currency or commodity may be worth as much as gold or hyperbolically described as such.

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