[Idiom] FEATHER YOUR NEST. - Enhance Your Personal Comfort with Strategic Choices

Secure or enhance personal comfort or wealth.

Feather your nest" is an idiom that creatively suggests making one’s living situation or surroundings more comfortable or luxurious, often through accumulating wealth or resources. This idiom alludes to birds, which gather soft materials like feathers to line their nests, ensuring a cozy environment for their eggs and chicks. It can apply to anyone focusing on improving their home life or financial stability for future security.

Example Sentences

1. He's been saving money to feather his nest.

   He's been saving money to ensure a comfortable future.

2. After getting the promotion, she focused on feathering her nest by investing in a comfortable new home.

   She invested in a nice home after her promotion to ensure a comfortable living.

3. As retirement approached, Olivia started to feather her nest, buying a small cottage by the sea where she could relax and enjoy her hobbies.

   Olivia prepared for retirement by buying a cottage by the sea to enjoy her hobbies.