have sth in one's pocket

/hav ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪn wˈɒnz pˈɒkɪt/

/hæv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪn wˈʌnz pˈɑːkɪt/

to have sth in one's pocket

to definitely succeed or win at a particular thing

have sb in one's pocket

/hav ˌɛsbˈiː ɪn wˈɒnz pˈɒkɪt/

/hæv ˌɛsbˈiː ɪn wˈʌnz pˈɑːkɪt/

to have sb in one's pocket

*** to have someone under one's control or influence, especially in an underhanded or unethical way, such as by bribery or extortion

Examples

1. The Democrats had the election in their pocket.

2. 'I can't have it in my pocket.

3. He had some money in his pocket - Marta’s money.

4. They're now getting the Amazon customer into their store who then has money in their pocket after a return.