feather your own nest
US /ˈfɛðər jʊər oʊn nɛst/
UK /ˈfɛðər jʊər oʊn nɛst/
1.
наживаться за счет своего положения, греть руки
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.
Политика обвинили в наживе за счет своего положения, заключая контракты со своими друзьями.
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She was fired for trying to feather her own nest at the company's expense.
Ее уволили за попытку нажиться за счет компании.