golden goose

a wild goose never laid a tame egg

Most things are inherited and predetermined.

cook someone's goose

To spoil one's plans or hope of success.

golden age

A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.

golden handcuffs

Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from choosing to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee in a role that is unpleasant to them.

golden handshake

A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.

golden hello

A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.

golden mean

A position of balance between excess and deficiency.

golden opportunity

Ideal moment to do something.