Meanings
How to pronounce "velvet handcuffs":
AU
Golden handcuffs: any arrangement designed to provide favorable benefits or pay so as to discourage a participant from choosing to leave it.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see velvet, handcuffs.
Example Sentences
1
She felt trapped in a high-paying job, calling it a velvet handcuffs situation.
2
Although he disliked the work, the generous salary was the velvet handcuffs keeping him in the company.
3
She realized she was caught in velvet handcuffs when she found it difficult to leave her comfortable position.
4
The employee felt tempted to quit the corporate job and pursue a passion but couldn't let go of the velvet handcuffs.
5
Some people prefer the stability of the velvet handcuffs over the uncertainty of starting their own business.
