noun phrase · neutral
hidden gem
UK/ˈhɪd(ə)n ˈdʒem/US/ˈhɪd·ən ˈdʒɛm/HID·den GEM
a place or thing that is excellent but not well known
Examples
“That little café by the river is a real hidden gem.”
“Travel blogs often list hidden gems off the tourist trail.”
“We found a hidden gem of a bookstore in the old quarter.”
Band 8 sentence
“On our last trip to the region we stumbled upon a hidden gem—a tiny gallery showcasing contemporary local artists.”
Collocations
- discover a hidden gem
- a real hidden gem
- hidden gems off the beaten track
Word family
Common mistakes
There is a hidden-gem near our hotel.→There is a hidden gem near our hotel.
The museum is a secret gem.→The museum is a hidden gem.
Say it for a higher band
5nice place→6off-the-beaten-track spot→7+hidden gem
Synonyms
off-the-beaten-track spot
Easily confused
tourist trap
“We avoided the main square because it's full of tourist traps.”
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