buried treasure
"Buried treasure" often evokes images of hidden riches left by pirates or outlaws, and is also used metaphorically to describe hidden potential or value.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Valuable items hidden underground or in a secret location, often with the intent of future retrieval.
Example
- The legend of the buried treasure has fascinated adventurers for centuries.
B2Metaphorical
(figurative)Something valuable or significant that is not immediately obvious or easily found.
Example
- Her talent for painting was a buried treasure that she discovered later in life.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "buried treasure":
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