Phrase guide

out of one's own pocket

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Using one's own funds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • to pay out of one's own pocket

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: out of pocket

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: omasta taskustaan — using one's own funds
  • French: payer de sa poche — using one's own funds
  • Polish: z kieszeni — using one's own funds
  • Spanish: del propio bolsillo de uno — using one's own funds
  • Spanish: de su propio bolsico — using one's own funds