be (as) good as gold

Related to word: good

Idiom

Definition

  1. To behave very well, especially used to describe a child.

    • He has been as good as gold today since I told him I’d take him to the park if he behaved well.

    • The children were as good as gold throughout the entire trip, with no complaints.

    • Despite usually being mischievous, he was as good as gold tonight.