Meaning of 'Gilded cage'
What does the saying 'Gilded cage' mean?
Idiom: Gilded cage
Meaning:
If someone is in a gilded cage, they are trapped and have restricted or no freedom, but have very comfortable surroundings- many famous people live in luxury but cannot walk out of their house alone.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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