line your pocket
line (one's) (own) pocket(s)
To make a large amount of money for oneself in a way that is considered greedy or dishonest. The phrase typically implies that one is prioritizing making money above some other, more admirable goal. He doesn't care about creating some digital utopia—he's just trying to line his own pockets. This new contract is going to line our pockets for years.
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line your pocket (or pockets)
make money, usually by dishonest means.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
References in periodicals archive
Money can't buy everything and you can't buy an oasis like this to
line your pockets.
Do away with the trash;
line your pockets with cash.
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