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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—P

Pocket

(diminutive of poche, a pouch).

To put one's hand in one's pocket.
To give money (generally to some charity). Put your pride in your pocket. Lay your pride aside for the nonce.

To be in pocket. To be a gainer by some transaction. To be out of pocket. To be a loser by some transaction.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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