idioms using “pocket”

To have (someone) in one’s pocket

One person completely controls another

“Even though sales are down, the president is likely to keep his job; he has three board members in his pocket.”

Out-of-pocket

One’s own money (versus the company’s money)

“The company needs to reimburse Takeda-san for the company party; his out-of-pocket expenses were substantial.”

Deep pockets

Wealth

“The oil company has such deep pockets that the oil spill won’t even harm them in the long term.”

Pocket of resistance

A small group of people who disagree

“Most of the company’s employees have agreed to the new labor contract, but there is still a pocket of resistance in the automotive division.”

Burning a hole in one’s pocket (humorous)

Wanting to spend one’s money

“Though she said she would invest her entire bonus, it was burning a hole in her pocket; she spent it all within a week.”