Meaning of deep pockets | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Pockets long enough inside to accommodate more than average number or size of contents.
   literally, plural, plural-normally
2. An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.
   idiomatic, plural, plural-normally

Examples

“I like the deep pockets on these pants because my cellphone doesn't fall out when I run with my dog.”

“It was a good thing his coat had deep pockets because he has big hands and it was quite cold that day.”

“We need an investor with deep pockets to help us get our invention to market.”

“Out of deep pockets in three weeks flowed 18 six-figure gifts totaling $3,100,000.”

“It is commonly claimed that juries award plaintiffs who sue corporations larger sums of money because the jurors believe that the corporations, with their "deep pockets," can afford more.”

“The federal government was the one party with the deep pockets to meet the rent-seeking needs of insurers and high-risk property owners.”

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