Idiom

Fools gold

What does "Fools gold" mean?

Something that appears valuable but really isn't, like iron pyrites - a worthless mineral that resembles gold.

Fool’s gold

USA, 19th century.

Something that appears valuable but really isn't, like iron pyrites - a worthless mineral that resembles gold.

Worldwide.

  • The investment promised 80% returns but turned out to make a loss - just fools gold I guess.