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Difference between In pocket and In the pocket

in pocket—(coll.)

1. having money available:

  • Follow my advice and you will be well in pocket.

2. said of the amount of money left over or gained as profit:

  • At the end of their journey, they are above a hundred crowns in pocket.

in the pocket—(U.S. Drug users) enjoying the best part of a psychedelic intoxication:

  • It was a golden time, and I was right in the pocket.

See also: out of one’s own pocket / out of pocket.