the golden goose

noun

: 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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And that's like killing the golden goose. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026 But chaos inevitably follows the golden goose. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026 Will that kill the golden goose as more of us give up and go to watch lower league local football? — Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 Gambling, which is feeding and keeping the golden goose afloat, could be sinking sports. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the golden goose

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“The golden goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20golden%20goose. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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