feather your own nest
US /ˈfɛðər jʊər oʊn nɛst/
UK /ˈfɛðər jʊər oʊn nɛst/
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자신의 이익을 챙기다, 사리사욕을 채우다
to use your position or job to get money or other advantages for yourself, especially in a dishonest or unfair way
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The politician was accused of feathering his own nest by awarding contracts to his friends.
그 정치인은 친구들에게 계약을 주어 자신의 이익을 챙겼다는 비난을 받았다.
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She was fired for trying to feather her own nest at the company's expense.
그녀는 회사의 비용으로 자신의 이익을 챙기려다 해고되었다.