heart of gold

noun phrase

plural hearts of gold

: a kind and generous disposition

A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night.

—Rudyard Kipling

… he had no-nonsense coaches with hearts of gold who taught him discipline …

—Jack McCallum

Examples of heart of gold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s according to David Lipper, who played the rock n’ roller with a heart of gold in the final season of the beloved sitcom. —John Russell, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

Jorge had a heart of gold and was always there for family and friends. —Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 June 2024

So, the next time your life’s burdens weigh heavy, remember there is a place where two mamas with hearts of gold are waiting to heal you. —Clearcut Pr, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024

Meanwhile, Ruby meets up with Miller (Paul Schulze) in a secluded woodsy spot to have a cryptic discussion about what to do with their resident private eye with a heart of gold. —Andy Andersen, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024

Creating scents for notable brands like Florence by Mills, Tory Burch, and Vince Camuto, Hassan’s intention was to encapsulate the edgy, sassy confidence that defines the Steve Madden woman, while also speaking to her heart of gold — hence the bottle, get it? —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2024

From: Tucker, Georgia About Thomas N.: Thomas N. has a heart of gold. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2024

This feel-good drama, directed by Hidden Figures filmmaker Theodore Melfi, never really surprises you — Vincent seems like a jerk but, turns out, he’s got a heart of gold — and McCarthy seems happy to just be in the background, allowing Murray and Lieberher to carry the film. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 May 2024

While Jury Duty was already an innovative concept (nominated for three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series), much of its charm comes from Gladden maintaining a heart of gold no matter how absurd the antics get. —James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 May 2024