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pocket

Definition

  • noun: a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it
  • noun: a small bag carried by a person
  • verb: to put (something) in a pocket
  • verb: to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: purse, especially, wealth

Examples

  • We're looking for investors with 'pockets' that are deep enough to pay for the project. [=investors with enough money to pay for the project]

  • People 'vote their pocketbooks'. [=people vote according to how a candidate or issue will affect their financial situation]

  • It turned out that they had 'pocketed' [='stolen'] most of the money that was supposed to go to victims of the fire.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Serious, I might have a concussion. - Don't fall asleep, baby. - Subdural hematoma. - Don't fall asleep. Shut up. All right. Empty your pockets. Turn them out, everything on the table. Do it! All right, turn around. Turn around. Turn out your back pockets. Come on. All right. Shoes. Give them here. I told you, Diesel, we ain't holding any... - We shot it all. (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6