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crock of gold
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a valuable and highly desired thing that is also very hard to find or achieve
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "crock of gold" and when to use it?
The idiom "crock of gold" is a reference to Irish folklore and mythology, where a leprechaun is said to hide a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It is used figuratively to describe an elusive, highly desirable, or seemingly unattainable treasure or reward.
Example
Finding that rare first edition of my favorite book in the dusty old bookstore was like turning up a crock of gold.
Many people dream of winning the lottery, believing it to be their elusive crock of gold that will solve all financial problems.
Meeting his long-lost relatives during a genealogy research trip was like turning up a familial crock of gold for the genealogist.
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Finding that rare first edition of my favorite book in the dusty old bookstore was like turning up a crock of gold.
Many people dream of winning the lottery, believing it to be their elusive crock of gold that will solve all financial problems.
Meeting his long-lost relatives during a genealogy research trip was like turning up a familial crock of gold for the genealogist.
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