have a vested interest (in something)

have a vested interest (in something)

To have a personal stake in something, typically because one could potentially benefit from it. Of course I have a vested interest in how the board reacts to this proposal—if they like it, they might promote me!
See also: have, interest, vested
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a vested ˈinterest (in something)

have a personal reason for wanting something to happen, especially because you get some advantage from it: He has a vested interest in Mona leaving the firm (= perhaps because he may get her job).
See also: have, interest, vested
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have a vested interest
  • vested
  • make no difference to (one)
  • vested interest
  • have a dog in the fight
  • have a dog in the hunt
  • have a dog in this fight
  • have a dog in this hunt
  • rest with
  • rest with (someone or something)