cash cow

• Negócio, produto ou investimento que gera lucro constante e confiável com pouco esforço ou investimento adicional. No uso figurado, refere-se a uma fonte de renda segura que sustenta outras áreas.

A business, product, or investment that consistently generates a steady and reliable profit with minimal ongoing effort or investment.

1. Reliable source of profitB2informal

   A product, service, or business unit that consistently generates a large amount of profit with little investment or effort.

   Fonte confiável de lucro

   • The new smartphone has become a cash cow for the company.
   • Their subscription service is a real cash cow, bringing in steady revenue.
   • The franchise turned into a cash cow for the investors.