golden thread

• تعبير مجازي يدل على عنصر متسلسل أو جامع أو جوهري يمر عبر أجزاء مختلفة من قصة أو حجة أو نظرية أو نظام ويربط بينها.

A metaphorical expression referring to a consistent, unifying, or essential element that runs through and connects different parts of a story, argument, theory, or system.

1. Unifying principleC1formal

   A central idea, theme, or principle that connects different parts of something, such as a story, argument, or system.

   المبدأ الموحِّد

   • The golden thread of justice runs through all of his novels.
   • In her speech, the golden thread was the importance of community.
   • The golden thread of the theory is the concept of balance.

2. Metaphorical connectionC1formal

   A subtle but essential link that ties together various elements or events.

   صلة مجازية

   • The golden thread of fate connected their lives.
   • He traced the golden thread of influence from ancient philosophy to modern science.
   • The golden thread of hope kept the team going through difficult times.