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.
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wind up What does "wind up" mean?	to end, to finish, to stop	The meeting wound up at midnight and we were able to go home.

Not my cup of tea What does "Not my cup of tea" mean?	If something is not your cup of tea, you don't like it very much.
hustler What does "hustler" mean?	swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
cut one's losses What does "cut one's losses" mean?	to reduce one's losses of money or something else	The owners decided to sell the soccer team in order to cut their losses.
dead ahead What does "dead ahead" mean?	to be directly ahead	There was a truck dead ahead so we put on the car brakes.
born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth What does "born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth" mean?	to be born rich, to have more than everything that you need since birth	The boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and has never worked in his life.
apple of (someone`s) eye What does "apple of (someone`s) eye" mean?	to be someone`s favorite	His youngest daughter is the apple of his eye.
somebody up there loves/hates me What does "somebody up there loves/hates me" mean?	an unseen power in heaven has been favorable/unfavorable to you	"Somebody up there loves me," he said when he found the money on the side of the road.

work out What does "work out" mean?	to have a specific result	I do not believe that the new plan is going to work out.
DVD What does "DVD" mean?	Digital Video Disc	Digital Video DiscThe sales of DVDs is increasing every year in most video stores.
in the trust of (someone) What does "in the trust of (someone)" mean?	under the responsibility or care of someone	My grandmother's money was placed in the trust of my mother.
keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something) What does "keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)" mean?	to remain alert and watchful for someone or something	I stood at the corner and kept my eyes peeled for my friend and his car.
bellyaching What does "bellyaching" mean?	act of complaining, griping, or criticizing something or somebody

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Feather One`s Nest Idiom