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Definition |
someone (typically a child) who is very well-behaved |
Examples |
1) Max behaves as good as gold and
never causes any trouble in the classroom. 2) The little boy behaved
at the family gathering, proving himself to be
as good as gold. |
Etymology |
The term can be traced back to the mid-19th
century, highlighting the value and reliability of gold as a benchmark
for excellence. |
Synonyms |
trustworthy, well-behaved, reliable |
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