a gem

a gem

An especially wonderful, excellent, or exemplary person or thing. I knew my husband was a gem from our very first date. He was so kind and generous. You're a real gem, Sarah, you know that? Not many people would offer to stay late each night to help me with all this extra work. Oh, this film's a gem. Audiences will treasure it for years to come.
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a gem of (a person or thing)

An especially wonderful, excellent, or exemplary person or thing. Ashwin is really a gem of a man. He has done so much for everyone in our community. It proved to be a gem of an idea that brought the company back to prosperity. You're a gem of a person, Sarah, you know that?
See also: gem, of, person
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