in one's back pocket

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Ready if needed, in reserve, prepared, available for use whenever it might be advantageous.

Japanese Meaning

必要な時にすぐ使えるように準備・確保されている状態 / 予備として保持され、いつでも利用可能な状態にあること / 後で役立つかもしれない目的で手元に用意しておくこと

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A skilled negotiator always keeps a concession in one's back pocket to use if talks stall.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

優れた交渉者は、話し合いが行き詰まったときに使えるように譲歩案を常に手元に用意している。

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(idiomatic) Ready if needed, in reserve, prepared, available for use whenever it might be advantageous.

There’s tremendous opportunities at The Bay in order to modify the offering in order to be attractive to a larger segment to the population. […] Having the Lord & Taylor banner in their back pocket, they’ve got an extra option there.

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