Meaning of 'Kill the goose that lays the golden egg'
What does the saying 'Kill the goose that lays the golden egg' mean?
Idiom: Kill the goose that lays the golden egg
Meaning:
If you kill the goose that lays the golden egg, you ruin something that is very profitable.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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