pocket change
Synonym of small changeSynonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
» Tom paid the bill and pocketed the change.
Том заплатил по счёту и положил сдачу в карман.
Meaning
2 senses(colloquial, uncountable)Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
I had a bit of cash on me, but no pocket change.
(colloquial, uncountable)Synonym of small change (“insignificant amount of money”).
The cost of an opulent wedding is pocket change to a millionaire.
Examples
3 sentencesTom paid the bill and pocketed the change.
ruТом заплатил по счёту и положил сдачу в карман. — sharptoothed
Tom pocketed his change.
deTom steckte das Wechselgeld ein. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
You changed your mind just because he offered you a beer? You're easily bought, even for pocket change!
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable