In/out of pocket
adjective
Having lost money in a business or a deal.
After paying for all the repairs, the landlord was out of pocket.
Often appears as...
- end up out of pocket
- find oneself out of pocket
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Paid for directly and by personal expense.
The medical expenses were out of pocket and not covered by insurance.
Often appears as...
- out of pocket expenses
- pay out of pocket
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Not available or in a place where you cannot be communicated with.
I'm sorry, the boss is in pocket and can't talk right now.
Often appears as...
- be in pocket
- stay in pocket
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Having lost money in a business or a deal.
After paying for all the repairs, the landlord was out of pocket.
Often appears as...
- end up out of pocket
- find oneself out of pocket
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Paid for directly and by personal expense.
The medical expenses were out of pocket and not covered by insurance.
Often appears as...
- out of pocket expenses
- pay out of pocket
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Not available or in a place where you cannot be communicated with.
I'm sorry, the boss is in pocket and can't talk right now.
Often appears as...
- be in pocket
- stay in pocket
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Used when someone has lost money, often unexpectedly or unfairly.
He sold his car at a loss and was out of pocket.
Pro Tip 2/3Financial Disappointment
Expresses a sense of regret or dissatisfaction related to financial loss.
After the concert cancellation, many fans were left out of pocket.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Costs
Highlights unplanned expenses leading to monetary loss.
The storm damage led to high maintenance costs, leaving us out of pocket.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Used when someone has lost money, often unexpectedly or unfairly.
He sold his car at a loss and was out of pocket.
Pro Tip 2/3Financial Disappointment
Expresses a sense of regret or dissatisfaction related to financial loss.
After the concert cancellation, many fans were left out of pocket.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Costs
Highlights unplanned expenses leading to monetary loss.
The storm damage led to high maintenance costs, leaving us out of pocket.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Used when someone has lost money, often unexpectedly or unfairly.
He sold his car at a loss and was out of pocket.
Pro Tip 2/3Financial Disappointment
Expresses a sense of regret or dissatisfaction related to financial loss.
After the concert cancellation, many fans were left out of pocket.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Costs
Highlights unplanned expenses leading to monetary loss.
The storm damage led to high maintenance costs, leaving us out of pocket.
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