pill in the pocket
A medication, usually prescribed by a physician, which the patient is to carry with them, and which is to be used only under certain conditions.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The doctor gave me a pill in the pocket for my heart condition.”
“My doctor prescribed a pill in the pocket to take only if I experience sudden chest pain.”
“The physician explained that the patient should carry the medication as a pill in the pocket, to be administered solely upon the onset of specific symptoms.”
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burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.
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deep pockets
An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.
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horse pill
A medicinal pill which is very large in size and is therefore difficult for a person to swallow.
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in someone's pocket
Receiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favor or advantage will be proffered in return.
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line one's pockets
To accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner.
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line someone's pockets
to make someone objectionable even more wealthy
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Lucy Lockett
[Cockney slang]pocket
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out of pocket
Lacking funds, or suffering a financial loss; broke.
Last updated August 10, 2026