gilt-edged

Adams missed another gilt-edged chance to level in the 53rd minute and four minutes later the Greeks caught Scotland out with a sucker punch.

It is a gilt-edged opportunity England simply cannot afford to miss.

Mark: Would have taken the draw beforehand but the chances we had were gilt-edged.

In return, Sir Keir Starmer will be hoping this gilt-edged reception will help to deliver the UK's message on awkward issues such as Ukraine and trade tariffs.

Not all are sanguine regarding the Saudis’ gilt-edged charm offensive.