Implies a large quantity of money or valuable items obtained quickly and often unexpectedly. When she won the lottery, it felt like she'd found a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3
Expression Caution
Avoid literal interpretation, as it's not about actual gold but symbolizes fortune. Landing that new job was like a pot of gold.
Pro Tip 3/3
Unexpected Find
Used when referring to valuable finds that weren't being sought after. Exploring the attic, they stumbled upon a pot of gold in antique jewelry.