out of pocket
Of or pertaining to the spending of cash rather than using creditOf or pertaining to the spending of cash rather than using credit.
» The out-of-pocket expenses are quite low with my health insurance.
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4 sentencesThe out-of-pocket expenses are quite low with my health insurance.
He is out of pocket.
deEr ist pleite. — Espi
Your company reimburses your money when you pay for business expenses out of pocket.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to the spending of cash rather than using credit.
I had lots of out-of-pocket expenses.
(not comparable, slang)Shocking and unexpected or inappropriate.
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