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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