gold mine

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• goldmine

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gold mine (plural gold mines)

1. A mine for gold ore or metal.

   South Africa has many goldmines.

2. (idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture.

   This oil deposit is a regular gold mine. We make more and more money every year!

3. (idiomatic) A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.

   The Smithsonian Institute is a goldmine of knowledge, but like most mines, you have to dig for the good stuff.

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