pot of gold

: a large sum of money often obtained quickly or fabulously : bonanza; also : the opportunity or prospect of making a large sum of money

the pot of gold was seen in real estate, trade, timber, and commerce — American Guide Series: Washington

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1. the realization of all one's hopes and dreams; ultimate success, fulfillment, or happiness: to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

2. a sudden, huge windfall; sudden wealth: Your only chance for a pot of gold is to win the lottery.

[1890-95]

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pot of gold

1. The object of fairytale quests, traditionally to be dug up where the rainbow ends

2. Any vainly sought source of wealth, etc

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pot of gold,

a rich source of profits: »

A down-at-the-heels dowager of industrial high society has discovered a pot of gold in the corporate attic (Wall Street Journal).

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I pot (or crock) of gold

a large but distant or imaginary reward

Origin:

with allusion to the story of a crock of gold supposedly to be found by anyone reaching the end of a rainbow

II

see gold