in someone's pocket
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Adjective
editin someone's pocket (not comparable)
- (idiomatic, derogatory) Receiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favour or advantage will be proffered in return.
- All the leaders here are in the local mafia's pocket.
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editreceiving money from or under the influence of a person or group of people
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