The phrase "a flash of gold" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a brief or sudden appearance of something golden, often in a metaphorical or poetic context.
Example: "As the sun set behind the mountains, there was a flash of gold that illuminated the sky, creating a breathtaking view."
Alternatives: "a glimpse of gold" or "a spark of gold."
As the final layer of foam came off, there was a flash of gold reflected on the gallery ceiling.
They are exposed but well defended: salon-fresh hair, with the edges perfect; a flash of gold in her ear; his best bluejeans; her nails on point.
These white liberals come into our community like a flash of gold in the pan.' The more he expanded beyond the church walls, the madder they got".
Today, the 30-year-old from Leeds seems more self-possessed and – with a flash of gold eyeshadow – more striking than on TV, although she displays the same quick wit and warmth that won over so many viewers.
Beach jewellery may sound like a fashion category bordering on lunacy, but then who can deny a flash of gold pings like a treat against perfect sand/sea/sky?
In a flash of gold, out in the crush, a troupe of bandsmen in braided Sergeant Pepper uniforms are blowing inaudibly into brass instruments, then lifting trumpets and trombones into the air as they dance the dhammal.Fighting through the crowd, a stream of peasant pilgrims flows into the shrine.
If Haven passengers venture out of their aerie to see a show, a flash of their gold key card gets them the best seats in the house.
They are almost exclusively devoted to biblical themes: the archangel Gabriel and his cherubs appear from the sky to the shepherds in a flash of blinding gold light; the baby Jesus is being circumcised in the stable; the bearded Jesus meets with Apostles; Jesus is being crucified on the cross.
Charlie picked it up and tore off the wrapper... and suddenly... from underneath the wrapper... there came a brilliant flash of gold.
In the ensuing fight, the Minotaur takes Sally in a blinding flash of gold light.
From the corner of my eye I see a flash of red and gold approach in a wheelchair.
