A crock/pot of gold
noun
A large amount of wealth or valuable objects especially one that is discovered suddenly or unexpectedly.
He believed that buying Bitcoin now would be like finding a pot of gold in a few years.
Often appears as...
- found a pot of gold
- like a pot of gold
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Colloquial
noun
An extremely valuable person, thing, or opportunity.
The company sees its new app as a potential pot of gold.
Often appears as...
- potential pot of gold
- like a pot of gold
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In Irish myths and folklore, a hidden pot of gold is said to be at the end of a rainbow, guarded by leprechauns.
In the story, the children chased the rainbow in hopes of finding a pot of gold.
Often appears as...
- end of the rainbow
- at a pot of gold
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Literary
noun
A large amount of wealth or valuable objects especially one that is discovered suddenly or unexpectedly.
He believed that buying Bitcoin now would be like finding a pot of gold in a few years.
Often appears as...
- found a pot of gold
- like a pot of gold
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An extremely valuable person, thing, or opportunity.
The company sees its new app as a potential pot of gold.
Often appears as...
- potential pot of gold
- like a pot of gold
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In Irish myths and folklore, a hidden pot of gold is said to be at the end of a rainbow, guarded by leprechauns.
In the story, the children chased the rainbow in hopes of finding a pot of gold.
Often appears as...
- end of the rainbow
- at a pot of gold
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Wealth
Implies a large quantity of money or valuable items obtained quickly and often unexpectedly.
When she won the lottery, it felt like she'd found a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression Caution
Avoid literal interpretation, as it's not about actual gold but symbolizes fortune.
Landing that new job was like a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Find
Used when referring to valuable finds that weren't being sought after.
Exploring the attic, they stumbled upon a pot of gold in antique jewelry.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Wealth
Implies a large quantity of money or valuable items obtained quickly and often unexpectedly.
When she won the lottery, it felt like she'd found a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression Caution
Avoid literal interpretation, as it's not about actual gold but symbolizes fortune.
Landing that new job was like a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Find
Used when referring to valuable finds that weren't being sought after.
Exploring the attic, they stumbled upon a pot of gold in antique jewelry.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Wealth
Implies a large quantity of money or valuable items obtained quickly and often unexpectedly.
When she won the lottery, it felt like she'd found a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression Caution
Avoid literal interpretation, as it's not about actual gold but symbolizes fortune.
Landing that new job was like a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Find
Used when referring to valuable finds that weren't being sought after.
Exploring the attic, they stumbled upon a pot of gold in antique jewelry.
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