KILL THE GOOSE THAT LAYS THE GOLDEN EGG/EGGS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
kill the goose that lays the golden egg/eggs (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To destroy something that provides money or advantage
Ví dụ:
By selling the company for short-term gain, he killed the goose that lays the golden egg.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "kill the goose that lays the golden egg/eggs" means to destroy something valuable or profitable by being greedy or short-sighted. It comes from a fable about a farmer who had a goose that laid golden eggs. The farmer became greedy and killed the goose, hoping to get all the eggs at once, but found that there were no more golden eggs inside. In modern times, we can use this phrase to warn against taking actions that may bring immediate benefits but will eventually harm or destroy a valuable source of income, relationship, or opportunity. It is used to remind someone or a company to not only focus on short-term gain but to also consider the long-term consequences of their actions.
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