mother lode

ریشه

The term 'Mother lode' originated from the mining industry, where it referred to the main vein of valuable ore in a mine. 'Mother' is used to signify the origin or source, and 'lode' refers to a deposit of valuable minerals.

مثال

• The discovery of the Mother lode sparked a gold rush in the region.
• The company struck the Mother lode of oil reserves.
• She found the Mother lode of vintage clothing at the thrift store.