cross of gold

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Definition of cross of gold in English English dictionary

A public policy which puts the interests of the rich ahead of those of the poor

Hyphenation

Cross of gold

Turkish pronunciation

krôs ıv gōld

Pronunciation

/ˈkrôs əv ˈgōld/ /ˈkrɔːs əv ˈɡoʊld/

Etymology

() Originating from a speech by US politician William Jennings Bryan in 1896, describing a metaphorical crucifixion of the working class by maintaining the gold standard. It has since acquired a more generic meaning.