English Dictionary

golden handcuffs

noun

(idiomatic) Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from wanting to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee.

He felt trapped by the golden handcuffs of his high-paying job.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from wanting to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee.

The stock plan really served as golden handcuffs for the executives.