mother lode
noun/ˈmʌðə ləʊd/
/ˈmʌðər ləʊd/
[usually singular]- a very rich source of gold, silver, etc. in a mine
- (especially North American English, figurative) Her own experiences have provided her with a mother lode of material for her songs.
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