in the pocket of (someone)



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in the pocket of (someone)

Under the direct control or influence of someone or some group. It's pretty obvious that our national legislators are all in the pockets of corporate bigwigs! The principal has been in the pocket of the superintendent ever since he started the job.
See also: of, pocket

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ji-Hoonjee-hoonKorean
Mallt-Welsh
Ane (1)-Danish
BradÁN-Ancient Irish
Nevadanə-VAD-əEnglish
Tsvetanka-Bulgarian