have deep pockets — to have a lot of money; to be very wealthy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have a lot of money; to be very wealthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv diːp ˈpɑːkɪts/
Example Sentences
- The startup needs investors with deep pockets to fund their ambitious project.
- My grandmother has deep pockets but acts like she's broke when the restaurant bill comes.
- Netflix has deep pockets, so they can produce original content all year round.
have deep pockets
NOUN[/hæv diːp ˈpɑːkɪts/]
to have a lot of money; to be very wealthy
💡 Concept
Luxury car dealers love clients who have deep pockets and zero hesitation.
🎵 Rhyme
Deep pockets launch rockets and power all the sockets!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hæv diːp ˈpɑːkɪts/
🇬🇧 UK/hæv diːp ˈpɒkɪts/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
pocketsrocketssockets
pockets
rockets
sockets
🔗Collocations
have deep pockets
investors with deep pockets
deep-pocketed donors
rely on deep pockets
despite deep pockets
📝Examples
“The startup needs investors with deep pockets to fund their ambitious project.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother has deep pockets but acts like she's broke when the restaurant bill comes.”
“Netflix has deep pockets, so they can produce original content all year round.”
😄 Fun example
“He pretends to have deep pockets on dating apps, but actually splits the bill for coffee.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wealthywell-offaffluentloadedrolling in money
Antonyms
brokepoorpenniless
Related
richfinancial resourcescapitalfundingbankroll
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