788 - Why 'Out of Pocket' Means Both 'Inappropriate' and 'Unavailable'

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - September 10, 2020 23:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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People have been asking about the "unavailable" meaning of "out of pocket" for decades, but there's also an "inappropriate" meaning that is spreading.

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