Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to pick someone's pocket
idiom
/tə pɪk ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈpɒkɪt/
Definition
To steal someone’s money or valuables, usually without them noticing.
Examples
- He was so distracted at the concert that someone managed to pick his pocket.
- She learned to be careful in crowded places to avoid having someone pick her pocket.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of stealing, particularly when it involves stealthily taking something from a person’s clothing or bag.
Synonyms
- steal
- lift
- snatch
- rob
