"in your back pocket" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在你后口袋里
• 作为备用方案

Definition

字面上是指放在裤子后口袋里的东西。引申为留作后用的备用计划、资源或优势。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是口语表达，常指隐藏的优势、备用方案或等关键时刻才用的资源。多用于谈判、商业或计划。不要与“掌控某人”（have someone in your pocket）混淆。

Examples

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

我总是在**后口袋里**放些现金以防万一。

She kept the list in her back pocket for later.

她把清单放**在后口袋里**，以后再看。

You should have a backup plan in your back pocket.

你应该准备一个**后口袋里的**备用方案。

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

如果这份工作不行，我还有几个联系人**在后口袋里**备用。

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

现在不用那个点子，留着**在后口袋里**以后再用。

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

为特别场合准备个小惊喜**在后口袋里**很不错。