Selfish Idioms

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have designs on

Meaning: to have a plan or secret desire to get something.

Example: I knew he had designs on my job the first time I saw him. Read more ➺


feather one’s (own) nest

Meaning: If you say that you are feathering your own nest, you mean that you are working so hard to gather resources (money) to live a comfortable life in the future.

Example: John is so much concerned about helping others instead of feathering his own nest. Read more ➺


by hook or by crook

Meaning: by any possible means

Example: The farmer will not sell us the land. By hook or by crook, he is hanging on to it. Read more ➺


axe to grind

Meaning: To have a strong personal opinion or selfish motive.

Example: Michael criticized the company policy because he had an axe to grind with his supervisor. Read more ➺


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