Large redundancy payment.
Golden handshake
GOL-den HAND-shayk
หษกษสldษn หhandสeษชk
Noun
Example Sentences
"Got a golden handshake."
"Offered a golden handshake."
Etymology & History
British term for severance package. Generous payout.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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