lining his pockets

[English Learner]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #529 "English Slang Idioms (271)", question 1

The politician was getting hammered in the press for lining his ......... while in office. He had apparently awarded large contracts to certain firms in return for some very large personal fees.

(a) bed
(b) car
(c) pockets
(d) office

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #529 "English Slang Idioms (271)", answer 1

The politician was getting hammered in the press for lining his pockets while in office. He had apparently awarded large contracts to certain firms in return for some very large personal fees.

Correct answer: (c) pockets
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Which is correct? Looking forward and Living Backward or Looking forwards and Living Backwards?

[Mister Micawber]

I like the first one better.
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