feather-one

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Definition of feather-one in English English dictionary

feather in one's cap
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of

He thinks it is quite a feather in his cap that he figured it out for himself.

feather one's nest
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth

Dempster must have feathered his nest pretty well; he can afford to lose a little business.

feather one's own nest
Alternative form of feather one's nest
feather in one's cap
something to be proud of
feather one's nest
enrich oneself by taking advantage of one's position; "The congressmen feathered his nest through his connection with big business