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Definition of golden goose noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

golden goose

noun
 
/ˌɡəʊldən ˈɡuːs/
 
/ˌɡəʊldən ˈɡuːs/
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  1. something that provides somebody with a lot of money, that they must be very careful with in order not to lose it
    • An increase in crime could kill the golden goose of tourism.
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