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[feather one's
nest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To use for yourselfmoney and power, especially
from a public office or job in which youare trusted to help other people.
The
rich man told his lawyer touse his money after he died to build a hospital for
poor people, butthe lawyer feathered his own nest with the money instead.
The manfeathered his nest in politics by getting money from contractors
whobuilt roads.
Syn.: LINE ONE'S POCKETS. 2. To make your home pleasantand
comfortable; furnish and decorate your house.
Furniture storeswelcome young
couples who want to feather their nests.
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