idiom
golden handshake
GOHL-dun HAND-shayk
ˈɡoʊldən ˈhændʃeɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
goldenhandshake
Dictionary meaning
A large payment given to a senior employee when they leave a company.
Examples
- The CEO received a generous golden handshake despite the company's poor performance.
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