PHRASE OF THE DAY - Out of pocket

in #english • 7 years ago

Out of pocket

We use this expression to say that you have spent or lost money when you didn't expect to.

WrittenYes
SpokenYes
FormalYes
InformalYes

Example 1

We've had hardly any customers in the shop this Sunday.
Well I still have to pay the staff so I guess we'll be out of pocket again.

Example 2

Did the bus company pay you compensation for arriving so late?
Yes they paid me back the full cost of the ticket. But they won't pay me for the concert that I missed. So I'm still out of pocket.

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