Feather One`s Nest Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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feather one`s nest What does feather one`s nest mean?	to enrich oneself (while holding public office or a trusted job etc.)	The mayor has been feathering his nest for many years and is now very rich.
feather one`s nest What does feather one`s nest mean?	to look after one`s own financial interests - especially while holding public office	The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he was replaced in the election.
	Some Random Idioms
jack around What does "jack around" mean?	mess around; do little or nothing; waste time

(not) move a muscle What does "(not) move a muscle" mean?	to not move at all	I did not move a muscle when the large dog approached me on the street.
not bat an eye What does "not bat an eye" mean?	to not show any signs of being nervous even when something shocking or bad happens	The policeman did not bat an eye when the criminal began to reach for his knife.
ate up What does "ate up" mean?	clueless; stupid; incompetent; messed up
bring home the bacon What does "bring home the bacon" mean?	to work and earn money for your family	My friend works hard to bring home the bacon for his family.
frell What does "frell" mean?	fuck (from the TV series "Farscape"; all variants of fuck are reproduced with frell)
give (someone) what's coming to him or her What does "give (someone) what's coming to him or her" mean?	to give someone what they deserve	I gave my neighbor what's coming to her when I complained to the police about her dog.
Broad church What does "Broad church" mean?	If an organisation is described as broad church, it is tolerant and accepting of different opinions and ideas.

cut both/two ways What does "cut both/two ways" mean?	to be capable of having two opposite effects, to produce advantages and disadvantages	My decision to complain to our boss could cut two ways and cause him to be happy or angry with me.
funny bone What does "funny bone" mean?	the place at the back of the elbow that tingles when hit	I hit my funny bone today and it still hurts.
rank and file What does "rank and file" mean?	the members of a group and not the leaders, regular soldiers and not the officers	The rank and file of the large union were happy with their new contract.
bite one's nails What does "bite one's nails" mean?	to be nervous or anxious about something	The children were biting their nails as they waited for the test results.

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Feather One`s Nest Idiom