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Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : To enrich oneself at the expense of others
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सही उत्तर To enrich oneself at the expense of others है।
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prepsnap.in • Part -AQuestion:
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to feather one's own nest".
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To enrich oneself at the expense of others
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To decorate one's house in an expensive style
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To collect rare feathers as a hobby
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To build a comfortable home for one's family
Correct Answer: To enrich oneself at the expense of others
The idiom means to profit personally, especially dishonestly, while in a position of trust — "lining one's own pockets". The literal bird-nest readings in (b), (c) and (d) are traps.
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