good as gold

Adjective

Meaning

(of an asset, especially New Zealand) Of high and enduring value.
Synonym: goldlike

(especially UK, of a person, simile) Very well-behaved (especially of a child); very good-hearted (especially of an adult).

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Examples

I think the word of the United States has been as good as gold in its international dealings and its agreements. Condoleezza Rice

The finest compliment you can pay a man is that his word was as good as gold. Evel Knievel

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