In your pocket Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɑkət
IN-yer-PAH-kit
ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɒkɪt
IN-YAW-POK-it
Definition
Literally means something is inside your pocket. Informally, it can also mean something is easily available or under your control.
Usage & Nuances
The literal meaning is physical, but the figurative sense is common, e.g., 'keep it in your pocket' (available) or 'He has the answers in his pocket' (easy access or control). Mainly conversational and informal. Not as common as 'up your sleeve' (secret advantage).
Spanish: en tu bolsillo - a tu disposición (figurado)Portuguese (BR): no seu bolso - disponível para você (figurado)Portuguese (PT): no teu bolso - disponível para ti (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 在你口袋里 - 掌握在你手中（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 在你口袋裡 - 掌握在你手中（比喻）Hindi: आपकी जेब में - आपके नियंत्रण में (रूपक)Arabic: في جيبك - تحت تصرفك (مجازاً)Bengali: তোমার পকেটে - নিজের পকেটেRussian: в твоём кармане - у тебя в карманеJapanese: ポケットに - あなたのポケットにVietnamese: trong túi của bạn - trong túi mìnhKorean: 네 주머니에 - 내 주머니에Turkish: cebindeki - cebimdekiUrdu: آپ کی جیب میں - میری جیب میںIndonesian: di sakumu - di saku Anda
Example Sentences
Do you have your keys in your pocket?
basic
I always keep some cash in my pocket.
basic
There's a piece of candy in your pocket.
basic
With this app, you'll have a map in your pocket wherever you go.
natural
Don't worry, I've got the solution in my pocket.
natural
It's like having a personal guide in your pocket all the time.
natural