Phrasal Verb - pocketing money
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.Definition
A phrasal verb that means to secretly store or keep some money for oneself, often by hiding it in a pocket or other concealed place, often in a way that is not meant to be discovered.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She had been pocketing money from her mother's purse without her knowledge for months. |
| 2 | He had to admit to pocketing money from the company fund because he couldn't resist buying expensive gadgets. |
| 3 | She accused her son of pocketing her credit card money to buy video games. |
| 4 | The accountant was fired for pocketing money from the company's expenses account. |
| 5 | The thief was caught pocketing cash from the store's till. |
| 6 | She had been pocketing money from her job for weeks before her boss discovered her scheme. |
| 7 | The politician resigned after being accused of pocketing money from campaign funds. |
| 8 | He claimed he was pocketing money for a charitable cause but was actually using it for personal expenses. |
| 9 | The employee was questioned by HR for pocketing money from the office petty cash. |
| 10 | She was furious when she found out her daughter had been pocketing money meant for her education fund. |