idioms using “pocket”

Out of pocket

Expenses paid with one’s own money that will be reimbursed later

“The company will have to give her some cash now; she’s already 50,000 yen out of pocket.”Note: You can use this as an adjective by adding hyphens: “out-of-pocket expenses”

In someone’s pocket

To be controlled by someone, (often due to financial payoffs)

“I wouldn’t complain to Junko-san about the boss; she’s in his pocket.”

Dip into one’s pocket

To pay with one’s own money

“The company wouldn’t pay for the hotel upgrade, but she was willing to dip into her own pocket.”

Line one’s pockets

To make money for one’s self in a dishonest way

“The dictator was accused of lining his own pockets with international aid money.”

Pocket (verb)

To profit

“Kondo-san expects to pocket about 500,000 yen on the sale of her home-made crafts after paying her expenses.”