Be golden

idiomatic expression

If you say 'be golden', it means everything is perfect or everything is going very well.

Don't worry, just finish the project on time and you'll be golden.
Visual representation of "be golden" - If you say 'be golden', it means everything is perfect or everything is going very well

Often appears as...

  • everything will be golden
  • we are golden

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic, Colloquial

idiomatic expression

To be golden also means to be safe from harm or blame.

Just do as you're told and you'll be golden.
Visual representation of "be golden" - To be golden also means to be safe from harm or blame

Often appears as...

  • you'll be golden
  • everything will be golden

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic, Colloquial

idiomatic expression

If you say 'be golden', it means everything is perfect or everything is going very well.

Don't worry, just finish the project on time and you'll be golden.
Visual representation of "be golden" - If you say 'be golden', it means everything is perfect or everything is going very well

Often appears as...

  • everything will be golden
  • we are golden

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic, Colloquial

idiomatic expression

To be golden also means to be safe from harm or blame.

Just do as you're told and you'll be golden.
Visual representation of "be golden" - To be golden also means to be safe from harm or blame

Often appears as...

  • you'll be golden
  • everything will be golden

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic, Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be golden"
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Positive Outcome

Used when expecting things to turn out well or when a final action will ensure success.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
Once we solve this bug, we'll be golden.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Assurance

Shows informal reassurance, often used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Assurance
Get the tickets and we're golden for the concert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Carries an optimistic tone, suggesting confidence in future events or outcomes.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
If the weather holds up, we'll be golden for our picnic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Outcome

Used when expecting things to turn out well or when a final action will ensure success.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
Once we solve this bug, we'll be golden.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Assurance

Shows informal reassurance, often used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Assurance
Get the tickets and we're golden for the concert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Carries an optimistic tone, suggesting confidence in future events or outcomes.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
If the weather holds up, we'll be golden for our picnic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Outcome

Used when expecting things to turn out well or when a final action will ensure success.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
Once we solve this bug, we'll be golden.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Assurance

Shows informal reassurance, often used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Assurance
Get the tickets and we're golden for the concert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Carries an optimistic tone, suggesting confidence in future events or outcomes.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
If the weather holds up, we'll be golden for our picnic.
Visual representation of the word "Be golden"

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