Definition of the golden goose
: something that is a very good source of money or business
The city's leaders don't want to do anything that could kill the golden goose of tourism.
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The Words of the Week - 11/13/20
The Words of the Week - 11/13/20
Some of the words that defined the week ending November 13, 2020
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“The golden goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20golden%20goose. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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