💰 Good as Gold: The Shimmering Standard of Behavior 💎
Good as gold - Singularly well-behaved or authentic. This proverbial comparison has an ancient ring to it, but it dates only from the nineteenth century. Dickens used it several times (in The Old Curiosity Shop and A Christmas Carol) as did W. S. Gilbert in “Patience” (1881): “Gentle Jane was good as gold, She always did as she was told.”
Related Expressions and Similar Terms
- Pure as the driven snow: Completely pure and innocent.
- As honest as the day is long: Very honest.
- Worth its weight in gold: Extremely valuable or useful.
- Toeing the line: Behaving obediently.
Synonyms
- Saintly
- Well-behaved
- Innocent
Antonyms
- Mischievous
- Naughty
- Rebellious
Wit and Wisdom Quotes
“Good as gold, but definitely less shiny.” – Anonymously Appraised
“Every time I see a kid as good as gold, I thank heaven for reminding me we all were little angels once.” – Reflective Rose
Literary References
- Charles Dickens’ The Old Curiosity Shop and A Christmas Carol: Dickens employs the phrase to highlight the moral uprightness of particular characters.
- W. S. Gilbert’s “Patience”: Reinforces the image of compliant and admirable behavior in literature.
Suggested Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
- Literature: Manners and Customs of Ye Olde Good Behaved by Vanessa Virtuekeeper
- Books: Gold Standard Behavior: How to be Good by Penelope Perfectins
- Songs: “Golden Slumbers” by The Beatles
- Poetry: Ode to Innocence by Pristine Prayersing
- Movies: Good as Gold*- a heartwarming story of a tad who is impeccably well-behaved in the quirky town of Virtueland.
### Which idiom means very well-behaved or authentic?
- [x] Good as gold
- [ ] Shining as silver
- [ ] As sparkling as diamond
- [ ] As rich as Rothschild
> **Explanation:** "Good as gold" is used to indicate someone superbly well-behaved or genuine.
### In which of Dickens' works is the phrase 'Good as gold' used?
- [ ] Oliver Twist
- [x] The Old Curiosity Shop
- [ ] Bleak House
- [ ] Hard Times
> **Explanation:** Charles Dickens uses "Good as gold" in *The Old Curiosity Shop* and *A Christmas Carol*, demonstrating well-behaved characters.
### What is an antonym of 'Good as gold'?
- [ ] Pure
- [ ] Virtuous
- [x] Naughty
- [ ] Obedient
> **Explanation:** Someone described as "naughty" is not behaving well, making it an antonym of "Good as gold."
### True or False: The phrase ‘Good as gold’ originated in the 1800s.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** Yes, it's true. The idiom "Good as gold" emerged during the nineteenth century.
Inspirational Thought: “Strive to be good as gold and you’ll see life’s treasures in every kind action.”
Complete on June 16, 2023, by Barbara Brightword
