"in your back pocket" 怎么发音

expression

IN yoor BAK PAH-kit

IN yaw BAK POCK-it

释义

Literally, it means something physically kept in the back pocket of your pants. Figuratively, it refers to something kept ready to use later, like an extra plan, resource, or advantage.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈpɑkət

英式英语

ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /pˈɒkɪt

简化发音

美式

IN yoor BAK PAH-kit

英式

IN yaw BAK POCK-it

语境中听

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

She kept the list in her back pocket for later.

You should have a backup plan in your back pocket.

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