golden goose
noun/ˌɡəʊldən ˈɡuːs/
/ˌɡəʊldən ˈɡuːs/
- 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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