kill the goose that lays the golden egg
US /kɪl ðə ɡuːs ðæt leɪz ðə ˈɡoʊldən ɛɡ/
UK /kɪl ðə ɡuːs ðæt leɪz ðə ˈɡoʊldən ɛɡ/
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杀鸡取卵, 毁掉摇钱树
to destroy something that is a source of wealth or profit, out of greed or impatience
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By cutting corners on quality, the company is killing the goose that lays the golden egg.
通过在质量上偷工减料，这家公司正在杀鸡取卵。
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Don't be greedy and kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
不要贪婪，不要杀鸡取卵。