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milch cow

/ˈmɪltʃ kaʊ/

Traduction: Personne, organisation ou ressource qui constitue une source fiable et constante d'argent, de profit ou d'avantages, souvent exploitée par d'autres. Dérive du sens littéral de la vache laitière, élevée pour sa production de lait.

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/ˈmɪltʃ kaʊ/C1informalbusiness
  • frPersonne, organisation ou ressource qui constitue une source fiable et constante d'argent, de profit ou d'avantages, souvent exploitée par d'autres. Dérive du sens littéral de la vache laitière, élevée pour sa production de lait.

A person, organization, or resource that is a reliable and continuous source of money, profit, or benefit, often exploited by others. Derived from the literal meaning of a dairy cow kept for milk production.

  1. Source of easy profitC1informal

    A person, organization, or resource that is easily exploited for financial gain or other benefits.

    frvache à lait

    • The government treated the oil industry as a milch cow for tax revenue.
    • He saw his wealthy uncle as a milch cow and constantly asked for money.
    • The company used its popular product as a milch cow to fund new ventures.