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heart of gold

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1. heart of gold - Noun

2. heart of gold - Phrase

Meaning

heart of gold (plural hearts of gold)

(idiomatic) a kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness.
Don't let her rough exterior fool you; underneath that grumpy disposition beats a heart of gold.

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Remember, people will judge you by your actions not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold but so does a hard-boiled egg. Maya Angelou

Roy, this is my wife, Georgina Spica -- she has a heart of gold and a body to match... and I am Albert Spica and I have a heart of gold and a great deal of money to match. Peter Greenaway

As an actor, it's great to play a strong leader with a heart of gold. John C. McGinley

Oh, yes, he thinks a lot of you. I remember his very words. 'Mr Wooster, miss' he said 'is, perhaps, mentally somewhat negligible but he has a heart of gold. P. G. Wodehouse

Save me, holy mother, please save me, I got a heart of gold... And for your love I'd go hungry and thirsty. I need a saviour and you're the one... I throw myself into the arms of mercy, There's still hope for the runaway son! Mike Oldfield

I've been to Hollywood I've been to Redwood I crossed the ocean For a heart of gold. I've been in my mind, It's such a fine line That keeps me searching For a heart of gold. And I'm getting old. Neil Young

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