Meaning of piss in someone's pocket | Babel Free

Definitions

To say flattering or fawning things to a person in the hope of gaining favour with them.

Australia, slang

Examples

“‘Don′t piss in my pocket, son. How would you know what I used to be?’ But he was flattered.”

“‘[…]Son, I′m not the type to piss in your pocket, but we have a shortage of your kind of chap.’”

“‘I′m not pissing in your pocket,’ Gemma said quickly. ‘I just mean, what′s not to like? You′re the most inoffensive person I′ve ever met.’ Helen was not sure if that was a compliment.”

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