buried gold

Pirate's secret stash

Buried gold is treasure hidden underground, whether by pirates, outlaws, or anyone concealing wealth.

The phrase evokes adventure stories and legends of lost fortunes: They spent years searching for buried gold in the desert.

Figuratively, buried gold can be anything valuable that's hidden or overlooked: There's buried gold in these old archives.

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visibility/accessibility

buried goldcrown jewels

Sovereign's ceremonial treasures

museum collection · public treasury · showcase

realization of value

buried goldliquid assets

Easily convertible wealth

cash in hand · working capital · spending money · ready money · dividends

metaphorical hiddenness

buried goldpublic knowledge

Facts anyone can access

open secret

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G