How to Pronounce "golden handshake"
expression
GOHL-dun HAND-shayk
GOHL-dun HAND-shayk
Definition
A large sum of money given to an employee when they leave a company, especially when they are forced to retire or resign.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊɫdən/ /ˈhændˌʃeɪk
British English
ɡˈəʊldən/ /hˈændʃeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOHL-dun HAND-shayk
UK
GOHL-dun HAND-shayk
Listen in Context
He received a golden handshake when he left the company.
Only senior managers get a golden handshake.
The CEO left with a huge golden handshake.
After the merger, several executives negotiated a golden handshake before departing.