line one's pockets
MAKE MONEY, accept bribes, embezzle money, feather one's nest, graft, be on the make

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

line pockets
line (someone's) pockets
if money or a system is lining someone's pockets, that person is receiving too much money or is receiving money that is not intended for them.
There's to be an investigation following allegations that the money raised is lining the pockets of officials.

line (your) (own) pockets
to make a lot of money for yourself.
Allowing patients to sue will increase the cost of health insurance and line lawyers' pockets.

He was using his position as an immigration official to line his pockets.

Usage notes: usually said about a person who either makes money illegally or takes more than is fair or right
Related vocabulary: feather your own nest

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

line someone's pockets
line (someone's) pockets
if money or a system is lining someone's pockets, that person is receiving too much money or is receiving money that is not intended for them.
There's to be an investigation following allegations that the money raised is lining the pockets of officials.

line (your) (own) pockets
to make a lot of money for yourself.
Allowing patients to sue will increase the cost of health insurance and line lawyers' pockets.

He was using his position as an immigration official to line his pockets.

Usage notes: usually said about a person who either makes money illegally or takes more than is fair or right
Related vocabulary: feather your own nest

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

line one's pockets
v. phr., informal To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest.
The policeman lined his pockets by taking bribes.
The inspector lined his pockets by permitting contractors to use poor building materials.
Compare: FEATHER ONE'S NEST.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲