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in someone's pocket
Adjective
derogatory
idiomatic
not-comparable
Japanese Meaning
買収され、相手の影響下に置かれている状態。つまり、ある人物や団体から金銭を受け取り、その見返りとして利益や好意を得るという状況。 / 金銭の見返りに支配・影響力を持たれている状態。
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(idiomatic, derogatory) Receiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favour or advantage will be proffered in return.
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in someone's pocket
Many voters suspected the mayor was in someone's pocket, approving zoning changes that benefited major donors.
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Many voters suspected the mayor was in someone's pocket, approving zoning changes that benefited major donors.
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