out of pocket
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out of pocket(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't think the patient can afford to pay for the procedure out of pocket.No creo que el paciente pueda permitirse a pagar el procedimiento de su bolsillo.
I'm young and healthy, so it's cheaper for me to have a basic plan and pay for my physical out of pocket.Soy joven y estoy sano, así que es más barato tener una cobertura básica y pagar el chequeo mi bolsillo.
a. sin dinero
All of these expenses have left me out of pocket.Todos estos gastos me han dejado sin dinero.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I wasn't hurt in the accident, but I left the garage $1500 out of pocket.No resulté herido en el accidente, pero salí del taller $1500 más limpio.
We're $5000 out of pocket, but at least the roof is fixed.Tenemos $5000, pero por lo menos el techo está arreglado.
3. (slang) (not available)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. inaccesible
It's the weekend. I'm out of pocket until Monday.Es el fin de semana. Estoy inaccesible hasta el lunes.
4. (slang) (inappropriate)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. impropio
What Jake said to Mr. Ramos was totally out of pocket.Lo que dijo Jake al Sr. Ramos fue totalmente impropio.
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