Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-feather-ones-nest
idiom
/tə ˈfɛðər wʌnz nɛst/
Definition
To enrich oneself at the expense of others or through unethical means.
Examples
- He was accused of feathering his nest while in office by embezzling funds.
- Many politicians are often seen feathering their nests instead of serving their constituents.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to feather one’s nest’ is often used to describe the act of making oneself wealthy, typically by taking advantage of a situation or exploiting others.
Synonyms
- Line one’s pockets
- Profiteer
- Self-enrichment
