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feathered oof-bird

idiom
Meaning

Any large, plentiful source or supplier of money.


Origin

disputed origin

UK late 19th century–1920s.

Examples
SIMPLE

That new business is a real feathered oof-bird for the owners.

CONTEXTUAL

The company turned into a feathered oof-bird after they signed that massive government contract.

COMPLEX

Investors flocked to the startup, hoping it would prove to be a feathered oof-bird that could sustain their portfolios for years.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    feathered friend

    A bird.

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