Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-feather-ones-nest
idiomatic expression
/tə ˈfɛðər wʌnz nɛst/
Definition
To enrich oneself at the expense of others.
Examples
- Many politicians have been accused of trying to feather their nests while in office.
- She took advantage of the opportunity to feather her nest with lucrative investments.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of improving one’s own financial situation, often by exploiting situations or people.
Synonyms
- enrich oneself
- lining one’s pockets
- make a personal gain
