In your pocket Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɑkət

IN-yer-PAH-kit

UK

ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɒkɪt

IN-YAW-POK-it

释义

Literally means something is inside your pocket. Informally, it can also mean something is easily available or under your control.

用法与细微差别

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 পকেটে
• Russian: в твоём кармане - у тебя в кармане
• Japanese: ポケットに - あなたのポケットに
• Vietnamese: trong túi của bạn - trong túi mình
• Korean: 네 주머니에 - 내 주머니에
• Turkish: cebindeki - cebimdeki
• Urdu: آپ کی جیب میں - میری جیب میں
• Indonesian: di sakumu - di saku Anda

例句

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