have sth in one's pocket

Definition & Meaning of "[have] {sth} in {one's} pocket"

to have sth in one's pocket

to definitely succeed or win at a particular thing

have sb in one's pocket

Definition & Meaning of "[have] {sb} in {one's} pocket"

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

Example

The Democrats had the election in their pocket.

I had my phone in my pocket the entire time.

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