have a heart of gold

have a heart of gold
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to be very kind and generous)
a. avoir un cœur en or
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Larry may look a bit strict, but he has a heart of gold.Larry a peut-être l'air un peu sévère, mais il a un cœur en or.
b. avoir un cœur d'or
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
You can always count on Stella; she has a heart of gold.Tu peux toujours compter sur Stella, elle a un cœur d'or.
c. avoir le cœur sur la main
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Gaby has a heart of gold and devotes a lot of her time to charities.Gaby a le cœur sur la main et consacre beaucoup de son temps aux associations caritatives.
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