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Have a heart of gold

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

To be very kind and generous.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. My neighbour has a heart of gold and always checks whether anyone needs help.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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To be very kind and generous.
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Have a heart of gold — To be very kind and generous.

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To be very kind and generous.

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When to use it

Use it warmly to praise someone who cares about others and helps them. It is natural in personal conversation.

More examples in context

  • She can sound quite direct, but she has a heart of gold.
  • The volunteer who repaired all the bikes has a heart of gold.

Usage note

Kindness and generosity are the key ideas. The idiom does not mean someone is wealthy or literally has a golden heart.

A short conversation

A: Who brought food for all the volunteers?
B: Our neighbour, Ravi. He has a heart of gold.
A: We should thank him for thinking of everyone.

One more practice question

Who has a heart of gold?

A. A person described only as wealthy, with no evidence of kindness.
B. A kind person who generously helps others.

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B. The idiom praises a generous and caring character.

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