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Common Expressions: IN THE POCKET

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In the PocketIn the Pocket is singer-songwriter James Taylor's seventh album. Released in 1976, it contains the hit "Shower the People", one of Taylor's classic compositions, which climbed to number 22 on the Billboard charts on September 18, 1976. (references)
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the PocketThe anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 - A War in the Pocket, was the first Gundam OVA series. It was also the first time anyone other than creator Tomino Yoshiyuki was given a chance to direct a Gundam story. Released in 1989, it served to commemorate Gundam's ten-year anniversary. As suggested by its subtitle, "War in the Pocket," it is a small, personal story; a side story focusing on the experiences of a ten-year-old boy during the One-Year War. (references)
Pig in the pocketTo understand the concept of having a pig in the pocket, one must delve into the inner workings of just what a pig in the pocket is. A pigtail is a commonly used electrical device whereby lights and whatnot are plugged in. It's quite useful for an electrician to carry an abundant supply of pigtails on his person, and naturally the pockets are a prime locale to store them. (references)
Rocket in the PocketRocket in the Pocket is a 2000 electronica album released by Console. The song Crabcraft was used by Björk on her album Vespertine. (references)

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Specialty Expressions: IN THE POCKET

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Flush in the pocketSlang in 1811FLUSH IN THE POCKET. Full of money. The cull is flush in the fob. The fellow is full of money. Source: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
In the pocketSlangPhrase. Source: Linguistic 101 students at the University of Oregon. Definition: Referring to the rhythm section (bass/drums). When a band is together as a group really tight. There is no slop. They are hitting together. The bass is complimenting the drums and the drums are complimenting the bass. They are in unison. Context: This would be used to describe a rhythm section. Social Source: Band Members (Musicians and Singers). Source: Compiled by The University of Oregon. (additional references)

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