kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
idiomTo seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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cook someone's goose
To spoil one's plans or hope of success.
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dress to kill
To dress up so as to impress others (especially of the opposite sex).
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dressed to kill
Dressed in a very fashionable style.
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eggs in moonshine
A fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept.
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golden age
A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.
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golden goose
Something that generates much profit or gives great advantages.
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golden handcuffs
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from choosing to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee in a role that is unpleasant to them.