в кармане

Russian

Etymology

Literally, "in (one's) pocket".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [f‿kɐrˈmanʲe]

Phrase

в карма́не • (v karmáne)

1. (colloquial) in the bag (sure or very likely to be acquired)
2. in (someone's) pocket (in an indebted or enslaved position with respect to someone)
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see в (v),‎ карма́не (karmáne).