das Huhn, das goldene Eier legt, schlachten

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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Verb[edit]

das Huhn, das goldene Eier legt, schlachten

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