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heart of gold

HART uv GOHLD

hɑːrt əv ɡoʊld

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heartofgold

Dictionary meaning

an exceptionally kind, generous, and compassionate nature; a disposition characterised by warmth, selflessness, and genuine concern for others' wellbeing; gold serves as the standard of highest value and purity, so a heart of gold attributes to a person the most admirable possible inner character; someone described as having a heart of gold is unfailingly generous even when it costs them something, and their kindness is understood to be an expression of authentic character rather than social performance

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