have someone in one's pocket

have someone in one's pocket
have someone in one's pocket
Fig. to have complete control over someone. •

Don't worry about the mayor. She'll cooperate. I've got her in my pocket.

John will do just what I tell him. I've got him and his brother in my pocket.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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