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in_the_loop_205 to build up one’s riches, usually quietly and perhaps by some unethical method (sentence 2) The expression suggests the idea of a bird making itself comfortable by adding feathers to its nest.

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FEATHER (ONE’S) NEST They have been working very hard these past few years, trying to feather their nest for retirement.Mr. Jones has been feathering his nest with company money ever since he gained access to the safe. One of these days he’s going to be found out and fired. Money

Id	in_the_loop_205
Idiom	FEATHER (ONE’S) NEST
Definition	to build up one’s riches, usually quietly and perhaps by some unethical method (sentence 2)
Examples	They have been working very hard these past few years, trying to feather their nest for retirement. Mr. Jones has been feathering his nest with company money ever since he gained access to the safe. One of these days he’s going to be found out and fired.
Extra Info	The expression suggests the idea of a bird making itself comfortable by adding feathers to its nest.
Category	Money

Nest Feather Money Loop One’s Build Riches Quietly