to have something in one's pocket
to have something in one's pocket
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to definitely succeed or win at a particular thing
Exempel
The Democrats had the election in their pocket.
to have somebody in one's pocket
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*** to have someone under one's control or influence, especially in an underhanded or unethical way, such as by bribery or extortion
Exempel
The principal has been in the superintendent's pocket ever since he started the job.
