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golden goose

Something that generates much profit or gives great advantages.

Etymology:

  • In reference to a traditional story about a goose that laid golden eggs.
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The phrase "golden goose" in Japanese can be translated as "ガチョウの金の卵" (gachou no kin no tamago) or simply "黄金のガチョウ" (ougon no gachou) if referring to the goose itself.

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