Lining one's pockets In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lining one's pockets", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-07-10 07:07

Meaning of Lining one's pockets (redirected from line your (own)/somebody's pockets )

Line your (own)/somebody's pockets verb phrase

Used to say that somebody is making a lot of money in a wrongful or illegal way

You must stop lining your pocket like that or you will go to jail soon.

She lined her pockets with the company's funds to pay her debt.

They are trying to line my own pockets.

The sheriff was accused of lining his own pockets from bribery.

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Used to indicate the purchasing power of homosexual people 

spondoolies

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live pay check to pay check

Used to describe an individual who spends all of the money they earn bebore the next time one is paid

the check's in the mail

Payment is on the way or will be sent to you soon.

mahoska

Used to refer to illegal things such as drugs and weapons

Grammar and Usage of Line your (own)/somebody's pockets

Verb Forms

  • lined your own pockets
  • lines your own pockets
  • lining your own pockets

"Pocket" or "pockets" are all correct. The verb "line" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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