buried riches
Underground stashed wealth
Buried riches are valuables hidden underground—treasure concealed for safekeeping or lost to time.
The phrase evokes pirate gold, ancient hoards, and maps marked with X.
Figuratively, buried riches are hidden assets or untapped potential: The archives contain buried riches for scholars, She discovered buried riches in her grandmother's attic.
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- goldElement seventy-nine
- gold coinsCurrency struck from precious yellow metal
- hiddenKept out of sight
- hidden gemsOverlooked quality things
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actualization/possession status
buried richesliquid assets
Easily convertible wealth
accessible funds · spending money · disposable income · working capital · money in hand
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