English Explanatory Dictionary

golden handcuffs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from choosing to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee in a role that is unpleasant to them.

Pronunciation

en-au-golden handcuffs.ogg

Word forms

golden handcuffs

Related words

golden handshake golden hello golden parachute job lock velvet handcuffs

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