Definition
To destroy or ruin something that is a source of wealth or great benefit due to short-sightedness or greed.
殺雞取卵
If we over-exploit the natural resources of this region, we will be killing the goose that lays the golden egg.
如果我們過度開發這個地區的自然資源，我們將是在殺雞取卵。
They cut the research and development budget for quick profits, which is akin to killing the goose that lays the golden egg.
他們為了快速獲利而削減研發預算，這無異於殺雞取卵。
The company lowered the product quality to cut costs, which will eventually kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
公司為了降低成本而降低產品質量，這最終會殺雞取卵。