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Gen Z (1995-2009)British EnglishAustralian SlangCanadian SlangEast Coast USWest Coast USMidwest USSouthern USTexas SlangDeep South USNew Zealand SlangSouth AfricanAfrican EnglishAsian English
Out of pocket
Meaning
Gen Z (1995-2009)British EnglishAustralian SlangCanadian SlangEast Coast USWest Coast USMidwest USSouthern USTexas SlangDeep South USNew Zealand SlangSouth AfricanAfrican EnglishAsian English

Literal Meaning

Phrase: outside one's pocket

Actual Meaning

Money spent from your own funds, not reimbursed

Context

When someone does something inappropriate

Examples

  • "'That comment was out of pocket.' (Translation: That was inappropriate)"

Tips

  • Crossing lines
  • Inappropriate
  • Wild behavior
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
offensive
unrestrained
disrespectful
excessive
outlandish
personal expenditure
outlay
self-funded
non-reimbursed
out of funds
personal expense
self-financed
cash out
unreachable
inaccessible
out of reach
off the grid
rude
inappropriate
unacceptable
personal expenses
beyond reach
not available
out of bounds
unreasonable
extravagant
expense
disbursement
cost
investment
out-of-pocket expense
private funds
individual spending
personal funds
out-of-pocket expenses
direct expenditure
private outlay
expenditure
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