Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feather-your-nest

idiom

/ˈfɛðər jʊər nɛst/

Definition

To enrich oneself at the expense of others or to accumulate wealth, often in a selfish way.

Examples

After years of hard work, he finally managed to feather his nest and ensure a comfortable retirement.
She was accused of feathering her nest by using company funds for personal expenses.

Meaning

The phrase ‘feather your nest’ is used to describe the act of making oneself comfortable or wealthy, often by exploiting one’s position or taking advantage of others.