New Zealand Slang
Good as gold
Used when reassuring someone that situations are fine or secure.
Literal Meaning
Reliable; trustworthy; of good quality
Actual Meaning
Everything is okay
Examples in Context

I checked in with my friend, and she said things are good as gold at home.

Even though the weather turned sour, the kids were still good as gold on the trip.

After finishing the project on time, everyone was relieved to hear the manager say, 'You're all good as gold!'

Helpful Tips
  • 1In conversations, listen for a positive tone or body language; it often accompanies the use of this phrase.
  • 2It's commonly used in informal settings, among friends or family, so it might not be used in very formal communication.
  • 3This phrase often implies reassurance, so it can be used to indicate that there's no need to worry about the situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
all good
everything's fine
right as rain
smooth sailing
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