Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Gold Fever.
Gold Fever - as a noun
Greed and the contagious excitement of a gold rush
Example Sentences
"Many people in the 19th century were consumed by gold fever and flocked to California in search of wealth."
"The discovery of gold in Alaska in the late 1800s ignited a new wave of gold fever."
"John caught gold fever after hearing stories of others who struck it rich in the nearby mountains."
"Despite the harsh conditions and risks, gold fever drove prospectors to endure hardship in their pursuit of wealth."
"The lure of gold fever attracted people from all walks of life, including farmers, merchants, and even doctors."