Meaning of the word "like gold dust" in English

What does "like gold dust" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

like gold dust

US /laɪk ɡoʊld dʌst/
UK /laɪk ɡəʊld dʌst/
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Idiom

something that is very difficult to find because there is very little of it

Example:
Tickets for the concert are like gold dust.
Good mechanics are like gold dust these days.