كيف تنطق "feather your nest"

expression

FEH-thur yer NEST

FEH-thuh yaw NEST

التعريف

To dishonestly or selfishly make money or gain advantages for yourself, especially while holding a position of trust or responsibility.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈfɛðɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛst

الإنجليزية البريطانية

fˈɛðɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛst

أمريكي

FEH-thur yer NEST

بريطاني

FEH-thuh yaw NEST

He used his job to feather his nest.

Some politicians try to feather their nest instead of helping people.

She was accused of trying to feather her nest at the company.

Everyone knew the mayor was quietly feathering his nest while in office.