golden thread

• Metaphorischer Ausdruck für ein durchgehendes, verbindendes oder wesentliches Element, das sich durch verschiedene Teile einer Geschichte, eines Arguments, einer Theorie oder eines Systems zieht und sie miteinander verbindet.

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.

   Verbindendes Prinzip

   • 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.

   Metaphorische Verbindung

   • 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.