How to Pronounce "golden goose"
expression
GOHL-dun GOOS
GOHL-duhn GOOSS
Definition
A 'golden goose' is something or someone that brings a lot of money or benefits over time, especially in a dependable or ongoing way. The phrase comes from a story about a magic goose that lays golden eggs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊɫdən/ /ˈɡus
British English
ɡˈəʊldən/ /ɡˈuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOHL-dun GOOS
UK
GOHL-duhn GOOSS
Listen in Context
That product is our golden goose. It keeps the company running.
Tourism is the city's golden goose.
Many investors are searching for their own golden goose.
Don't kill the golden goose by raising prices too high.