SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 195

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q195

Choose the alternative which gives the correct meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
Feather one's nest

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: To enrich oneself using one's position
Explanation
• The idiom "to feather one's nest" means to make oneself wealthy or financially comfortable, often unfairly, selfishly, or dishonestly by taking improper advantage of one's job or authority.
• Example: Rather than using the development funds for the public, the corrupt official used the money to feather his own nest.