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deep pockets

idiom
Meaning

An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.


Examples
SIMPLE

The company has deep pockets and can afford the new project.

CONTEXTUAL

We need a partner with deep pockets to fund this expensive research for the next few years.

COMPLEX

Only a firm with deep pockets could hope to survive the economic downturn while continuing to invest heavily in new infrastructure.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    deep cut

    An obscure song by a well known musician.

  2. 02

    deep dive

    An in-depth examination or analysis of a topic.

  3. 03

    deep down

    Fundamentally; in essence; in reality

  4. 04

    deep six

    To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.

  5. 05

    deep thinker

    A person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.

  6. 06

    deep water

    A difficult or embarrassing situation.

  7. 07

    dig deep

    To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.

  8. 08

    in at the deep end

    Placed in a complex situation (especially work-related) without adequate preparation or experience.

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