Don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
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Lays
/leɪz/
Synonyms for "lays" (8 found)
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The hen lays an egg almost every day.
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The talented young chess player is very bold. He deliberately lays himself open to attack, makes himself vulnerable and then checkmates his opponent when least expected.
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She lays the table for breakfast.
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