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heart of gold
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a generous and kind personality
The origin and history of "heart of gold"
Its origin can be traced back to the 14th century, when the word "gold" was used to refer to something valuable, noble, or excellent. In the 16th century, the phrase "a heart of gold" was used to describe a person who had a kind and generous nature. The phrase gained wider recognition in the 19th century with the publication of William Shakespeare's play "Henry V", in which the character of the king is described as having a "heart of gold". Since then, the phrase has become a common idiom in the English language, used to describe people who are kind, selfless, and compassionate.
Example
A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night.
Despite his thick demeanor, he had a heart of gold and was always willing to help.
He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold.
He described her as a broad with a heart of gold, always ready to help those in need.
Despite his gruff exterior, the curmudgeon had a heart of gold.
