pocket up
To receive (an insult, an affront, etc.) without open resentment, or without seeking redress.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He had to pocket up the rude comment and keep working.”
“Even though the boss was unfair, she decided to pocket up the criticism to avoid further conflict.”
“Rather than escalating the dispute, the diplomat chose to pocket up the senator's public insult for the sake of the ongoing peace negotiations.”
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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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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.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026