in (one's) pocket

Under one's control or influence, especially in an underhanded or unethical way, such as by bribery or extortion. It's pretty obvious that our national legislators are all in corporate bigwigs' pockets! I hear that the boss has half the police force in his pocket.

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in pocket

Having an amount of money, typically referring to an excess. The amount can be general or specified before the phrase. I'm in pocket, so don't worry about picking up the check. All told, we're about $5,000 in pocket after the fundraiser. Not bad!

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in one's pocket

1. In one's power or possession, under one's influence. For example, The defense lawyer had the jury in his pocket. [Mid-1800s]

2. in each other's pockets. In very close proximity or mutual dependence, as in Bert and Harry work in the same office, live in the same house, belong to the same clubs-they're constantly in each other's pockets . [Mid-1900s]

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in pocket

Having funds; also, having a particular amount of extra funds that constitute a profit. For example, Tom's in pocket this week so let him treat us all, or After a day at the races she was a hundred dollars in pocket. [Mid-1700s] Also see in one's pocket.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in someone's pocket

If you are in someone's pocket, they control you and you do everything that they tell you. Surely there was a judge somewhere who wasn't in Jason's pocket. The Labour party suffered badly from claims that it was in the pockets of the unions.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in pocket

1 having enough money or money to spare; having gained in a transaction. 2 (of money) gained by someone from a transaction.

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in someone's pocket

dependent on someone financially and therefore under their influence.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in somebody’s ˈpocket

(informal) in somebody’s control, under somebody’s influence, etc: She makes all the decisions, not him. He’s completely in her pocket. The gang had hundreds of police officers in their pockets. OPPOSITE: be your own man/woman

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in (one's) pocket

In one's power, influence, or possession: The defendant had the jury in his pocket.

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in pocket

1. Having funds.

2. Having gained or retained funds of a specified amount: was a hundred dollars in pocket after a day at the races.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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释义	in (one's) pocket in (one's) pocket Under one's control or influence, especially in an underhanded or unethical way, such as by bribery or extortion. It's pretty obvious that our national legislators are all in corporate bigwigs' pockets! I hear that the boss has half the police force in his pocket. See also: pocket in pocket Having an amount of money, typically referring to an excess. The amount can be general or specified before the phrase. I'm in pocket, so don't worry about picking up the check. All told, we're about $5,000 in pocket after the fundraiser. Not bad! See also: pocket Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in one's pocket 1. In one's power or possession, under one's influence. For example, The defense lawyer had the jury in his pocket. [Mid-1800s] 2. in each other's pockets. In very close proximity or mutual dependence, as in Bert and Harry work in the same office, live in the same house, belong to the same clubs-they're constantly in each other's pockets . [Mid-1900s] See also: pocket in pocket Having funds; also, having a particular amount of extra funds that constitute a profit. For example, Tom's in pocket this week so let him treat us all, or After a day at the races she was a hundred dollars in pocket. [Mid-1700s] Also see in one's pocket. See also: pocket The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in someone's pocket If you are in someone's pocket, they control you and you do everything that they tell you. Surely there was a judge somewhere who wasn't in Jason's pocket. The Labour party suffered badly from claims that it was in the pockets of the unions. See also: pocket Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. in pocket 1 having enough money or money to spare; having gained in a transaction. 2 (of money) gained by someone from a transaction. See also: pocket in someone's pocket dependent on someone financially and therefore under their influence. See also: pocket Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in somebody’s ˈpocket (informal) in somebody’s control, under somebody’s influence, etc: She makes all the decisions, not him. He’s completely in her pocket. The gang had hundreds of police officers in their pockets. OPPOSITE: be your own man/woman See also: pocket Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in (one's) pocket In one's power, influence, or possession: The defendant had the jury in his pocket. See also: pocket in pocket 1. Having funds. 2. Having gained or retained funds of a specified amount: was a hundred dollars in pocket after a day at the races. See also: pocket American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: in (one's) hip pocket in one's pocket in pocket in somebody's pocket in someone's hip pocket in someone's pocket be in (one's) pocket have (someone) in (one's) pocket have in pocket in the hip pocket of (someone)
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