لغت انگلیسی
to line (one’s) pockets
معنی و توضیح
to do something that helps one make money, often
مثال
We were shocked to learn that Becca had been lining her pockets for years by
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Failed Government Projects». دو دقیقه اول را همینجا گوش کن و متن همگام را دنبال کن. برای ادامه کامل، از دکمه پایین استفاده کن.
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,198 – Failed Government Projects.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,198. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is a dialogue between Mariana and Klaus about government projects that don’t seem to be very successful. Let’s get started.
Mariana: How long do you think it will be before the stadium is finished?
Klaus: Don’t hold your breath. The plan for the stadium is fundamentally flawed, but the government rammed it down the throats of the voters.
Mariana: Do you really think the project is doomed?
Klaus: Haven’t you heard the reports of corruption and poor management? They’re cutting corners left and
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