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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
短期的な利益を狙うために、将来的に得られる持続的な利益や安定を犠牲にすること。 / 一時の利益のために、長期的な繁栄や安定を放棄する行動。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
If the company cuts research funding to boost quarterly earnings, they will kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
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If the company cuts research funding to boost quarterly earnings, they will kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
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