golden thread
noun/ˌɡəʊldən ˈθred/
/ˌɡəʊldən ˈθred/
[usually singular]- an idea or feature that is present in all parts of something, holds it together and gives it value
- Brand is the golden thread that runs through everything we do as a business.
- Volunteers are the golden thread that ties our organization together.
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