"in your back pocket" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 在你後口袋裡
• 作為備用方案

Definition

字面意思是放在褲子後口袋裡的東西。引申為留作後用的備用計畫、資源或優勢。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是口語用法，常指隱藏的優勢、備用方案或關鍵時刻才用的資源。多用於談判、商業或計畫。不等同於“have someone in your pocket”（控制某人）。

Examples

I always keep some cash in my back pocket just in case.

我總是在**後口袋裡**放點現金以防萬一。

She kept the list in her back pocket for later.

她把清單放**在後口袋裡**，以後再看。

You should have a backup plan in your back pocket.

你應該準備一個**後口袋裡**的備用計劃。

I have a few contacts in my back pocket if this job doesn't work out.

如果這份工作不行，我還有幾個聯絡人**在後口袋裡**以備不時之需。

You don’t have to use that idea now—just keep it in your back pocket for later.

現在不用那個點子，先**放在後口袋裡**以後再用。

It’s good to have a little surprise in your back pocket for special occasions.

為特別場合準備一點小驚喜**在後口袋裡**很不錯。