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Oct 28, 2012 · The difference is simply that golden is an adjective and gold is a noun and an adjective. "Golden" is not just for color; it can mean made of gold, or gold-colored or a wide range of favorable things, such as splendid, advantageous. If I am describing an object I may say it is golden or gold-colored or even just gold.
Aug 20, 2013 · Users share and compare different expressions for the same or similar meanings in English and Chinese, such as "if you are gold, you will glitter sooner or later" and "cream will rise to the top". See examples, explanations and opinions on the forum thread.
Oct 21, 2020 · A user asks if "the first pot of gold" is an idiomatic expression in English, and gets replies from other users. The closest expression is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but it is not the same as the Chinese expression.
Nov 7, 2008 · Learn the difference between gold and golden as adjectives for hair color. See examples, explanations and opinions from native speakers of English.
Nov 29, 2018 · Old but gold is a phrase that means something is old but still good or funny. It is often used to describe jokes, songs, or movies that are popular or nostalgic. See how to use it in sentences and alternative expressions.
Dec 22, 2008 · No, 'gold will shine' is a statement about the value of gold on the world markets. The value of gold declined significantly over the last several decades, but many people speculate that the value of gold will climb sharply over the next year. I like the literal translation of the proverb.
Nov 13, 2007 · A discussion thread about the idiom "silence is golden" and the difference between "gold" and "golden". Learn why "silence is golden" is more common and preferred, and how to use "gold" and "golden" correctly in other contexts.
Feb 2, 2012 · Hi, everyone: I have always wanted to know the difference between a "gold ring" and a "golden ring". My understanding by now is that a "gold ring" is a ring made of gold, while a "golden ring" may be a "gold ring" or may be a ring in the color of gold. Is that correct? Thanks.
Jul 21, 2012 · I know of the idioms "on a silver platter" and "on a plate" which mean to get something or achieve something e.t.c without effort but many people in my country use "on a platter of gold" to mean "on a silver platter"e.g Henry got the job on a platter of gold. Please is there any idiom like "on a...
Nov 20, 2014 · 'Gold' is just a predicative complement here, an adjective: the light turned the walls gold (it made them yellowish), but the object is long and includes a long participial phrase, so the short word 'gold' is put first to get it out of the way. It's literary style to do this.
