Worth your/its weight in gold

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idiom

Very valuable or useful.

A good friend is worth his weight in gold.
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Often appears as...

  • worth its weight in gold
  • worth his weight in gold

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Idiomatic

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Figurative Value

The phrase suggests something's value is immeasurable, like gold, but is not about actual weight.

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Her advice during crises is worth its weight in gold.
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Positive Emphasis

Use this phrase to express a high level of appreciation or value for someone or something.

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A reliable car in this remote area is worth its weight in gold.
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Non-Material Worth

It often refers to non-material qualities, like friendship, trust, or skills.

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A doctor who listens is worth her weight in gold.
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