line someone's pockets: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  chiefly UKalso used internationallyinformalpejorative
  • To provide or give someone money, usually in a way that enriches them improperly or corruptly.
  • To supply funds to an individual or group in order to benefit them financially, often implying bribery or self-serving motives.

  Examples

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  • The lobbyists lined the senator’s pockets to influence the new legislation.

    Los cabilderos llenaron los bolsillos del senador para influir en la nueva legislación.

  • He was known for lining the pockets of local officials to secure favorable contracts.

    Era conocido por llenar los bolsillos de funcionarios locales para asegurar contratos favorables.

  • They attempted to line the mayor’s pockets to get the permits approved faster.

    Intentaron llenar los bolsillos del alcalde para que aprobaran los permisos más rápido.