to have something in one's pocket
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to definitely succeed or win at a particular thing
例子
Last year's winners again have the championship firmly in their pocket.
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
例子
I hear that the boss has half the police force in his pocket.
The principal has been in the superintendent's pocket ever since he started the job.
