(idiomatic) To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

present participle of kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

simple past tense and past participle of kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

Draws attention to the futility of a plan or strategy in the absence of the resources necessary for it to work.

A common festive activity held at Easter, where Easter eggs are hidden outdoors (or indoors if in bad weather) for children to run around and find; this may also be a contest to see who can collect the most eggs.

A pale greenish blue colour, like that of some duck eggs.

Of a pale greenish blue colour, like that of some duck eggs.

A greenish blue colour, like that of an American robin's egg.

Of a greenish blue colour, like that of an American robin's egg.