What is another word for golden goose?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊldən ɡˈuːs] (IPA) 
The term golden goose is often used to describe a valuable asset that generates wealth or income for its owner. There are several other synonymous phrases that can be used to convey a similar meaning. These include cash cow, meal ticket, breadwinner, moneymaker, and sure thing. All of these phrases refer to something that is highly valuable and dependable. Interestingly, the term golden goose is derived from an old fable where a farmer owned a goose that laid golden eggs. The farmer became very wealthy from selling the eggs and became greedy, eventually killing the goose to try to get all of the eggs at once, only to find out that it was empty inside.
