gilt-edged

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.

But there was a cloud hanging over the summit amid the gilt-edged grandeur of the former royal townhouse in central London.

Though they took a point back to Tyneside this time, Gordon will rue the penalty miss, as well as another gilt-edged chance to win it in the second half.