das Huhn, das goldene Eier legt, schlachten

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Etymology

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Literally, "to slaughter the hen that lays golden eggs".

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Verb

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das Huhn, das goldene Eier legt, schlachten

  1. (idiomatic) to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
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