be in the pocket of someone

A form of in someone's pocket — 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.

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Meanings

verbbe in the pocket of someone (irregular; see conjugation of "be")

irregular see conjugation of "be"

  1. alternativeAlternative form of in someone's pocket.
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APA

be in the pocket of someone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20in%20the%20pocket%20of%20someone

MLA

“be in the pocket of someone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20in%20the%20pocket%20of%20someone. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “be in the pocket of someone,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20in%20the%20pocket%20of%20someone.

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