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
Luxury car dealers love clients who have deep pockets and zero hesitation.
Deep pockets launch rockets and power all the sockets!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiom originated from the literal image of deep pockets that can hold more money, metaphorically extending to represent wealth and financial abundance. The expression evolved as a colloquial way to describe someone with substantial financial resources.
Breakdown
deep (깊은, capable of holding more) + pockets (주머니들, containers for money) = figuratively describing someone with considerable financial means and the ability to afford expensive things.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“He pretends to have deep pockets on dating apps, but actually splits the bill for coffee.”
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