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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.”