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in the pocket of someone

in the pocket of someone is the alternative form of in someone's pocket.

Meaning of in someone's pocket

Adjective

in someone's pocket (not comparable)

  1. (derogatory, idiomatic) Receiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favor or advantage will be proffered in return.

Questions about in the pocket of someone

What is in the pocket of someone the alternative form of?
In the pocket of someone is the alternative form of in someone's pocket.

Words near in the pocket of someone in the dictionary

  1. in the picture
  2. in the pink
  3. in the pink of health
  4. in the pipeline
  5. in the pocket
  6. in the pocket of someone
  7. in the post
  8. in the process
  9. in the process of
  10. in the pudding club
  11. in the racket

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