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Golden handshake
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a payment or package given to a worker, usually a high-ranking manager, when they leave a company
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golden handshakes
What is the origin of the idiom "golden handshake" and when to use it?
The idiom "golden handshake" also originates from the world of corporate finance and employment. This phrase is used to describe a lucrative severance package or financial arrangement offered to an employee upon their retirement or departure from the company.
Examples
The director left the company with a golden handshake.
