heart of gold
noun phrase
plural hearts of gold
: a kind and generous disposition
A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night.—
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling… he had no-nonsense coaches with hearts of gold who taught him discipline …—Jack McCallum
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Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Well, then here’s an original starring Dakota Johnson as an upscale matchmaker torn between the wealthy unicorn guy, played by Pedro Pascal, and the poor b.f. with a heart of gold, played by Chris Evans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Is Jim Ellis a live-fast, die-young scoundrel or just a mostly pretty nice guy with a heart of gold who just happens to be working for the mob?
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Despite her father’s initial disapproval of Jesse (Thomas McDonell), a bad boy with a heart of gold, Nova goes to the prom with him, and all the drama leading up to the dance proves worth it in the end.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 May 2025
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Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Well, then here’s an original starring Dakota Johnson as an upscale matchmaker torn between the wealthy unicorn guy, played by Pedro Pascal, and the poor b.f. with a heart of gold, played by Chris Evans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Is Jim Ellis a live-fast, die-young scoundrel or just a mostly pretty nice guy with a heart of gold who just happens to be working for the mob?
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Despite her father’s initial disapproval of Jesse (Thomas McDonell), a bad boy with a heart of gold, Nova goes to the prom with him, and all the drama leading up to the dance proves worth it in the end.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for heart of gold
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“Heart of gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20of%20gold. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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