
Gusher
Industry Specific
Used in oil industry contexts, not suitable for casual conversation unless metaphorically.
Their company drilled an exploratory well, and it turned out to be a massive gusher.
Visual Imagery
Conjures images of sudden wealth or success; think of oil spurting out with force.
The new investment turned into a gusher as profits soared unexpectedly.
Historical Reference
Relates to historical oil booms; consider the impact of oil discovery in the past.
Reading about the Texas oil boom, you'd come across tales of many gushers.
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