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deep pockets
deep pocketn. often deep pockets A source of substantial wealth or financial support: an investor with deep pockets.deep′ pock′ets
n.pl. an abundance of financial resources. [1975–80] deep pockets
deep pockets1. A lot of money, or access to a lot of money. You will need deep pockets to turn this shabby old building into an attractive store.2. One who has a lot of money. Luckily, we have an investor who is the deep pockets of our business and can fund all of this construction work.See also: deep, pocketdeep pocketAlso, deep pockets. A source of substantial wealth or financial support, as in The college relies on the deep pocket of one particular alumna. This term alludes to money-filled pockets. [Slang; 1970s] See also: deep, pocketdeep pockets1. n. a good source of money. Deep pockets are hard to find since the stock market crashed. 2. n. a rich person. The lawyer went after the doctor who was the deep pockets of the organization. See also: deep, pocketdeep pocketsSeemingly unlimited funds, a source of great wealth. Alluding to figurative pockets filled with money, the term dates from the second half of the 1900s. For example, “Lacking a large endowment, the college relied on alumni with deep pockets.” See also fat cat. See also: deep, pocketDeep Pockets
Deep PocketsA slang term for wealth or an exceptionally wealthy investor. See also: Angel investor. |