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line pockets

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line somebody'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.
See also: line, pocket

line your (own) pockets

to make a lot of money in a way that is not fair or honest Sharp resigned after allegations that he had been lining his pockets during his time as company director.
See also: line, pocket
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
See also: line, pocket
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Safety and sustainability should have been first priority, not seeing how fast we could crank up assembly plants to create products (most of which are unnecessary) and line pockets.
Industry Vs Earth by Steven Vannoy And Craig Ross / News, opinion and commentary community
Guests have been known to line pockets and Tupperware boxes with biscuits.
A bit of a crumb do; CINEMA OAPS IN BISCUIT ROW by The Mirror (London, England)
Guests have been known to line pockets and Tupperware boxes with biscuits.
A bit of a crumb do; CINEMA OAPS IN BISCUIT ROW by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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