line someone's pockets
to make someone objectionable even more wealthy
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The corrupt manager tries to line his pockets with company money.”
“The new law seems designed only to line the pockets of wealthy business owners instead of helping the public.”
“The investigation revealed that the politician had used his influence to line the pockets of his associates through several illegal government contracts.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026