The origin of the idiom "line one's pocket" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. This phrase is used to describe the act of gaining personal profit or financial advantage, especially through dishonest or corrupt practices.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

934619cf454557149fa75f23980e2a04f07a52fb8e9e93a2b17ec880e485ef2b

to [line] {one's} (own|) [pocket]

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gbGluZSBvbmUncyBvd24gcG9ja2V0&hash=3a8e7f95af5758487077371f2c654487141fc796&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gbGluZSBvbmUncyBvd24gcG9ja2V0&hash=6314e2e50905715268b647c21c8915e965427569&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

Definition und Bedeutung von „ line one's (own) pocket “ im Englischen

Download Mobile App