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Definition of pocket guide - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
educationsmall reference book giving brief useful information on one main subject
- She carried a pocket guide to birds during the hiking trip.
- The pocket guide lists common emergency procedures for travelers.
- He published a pocket guide to essential coding shortcuts.
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Expressions with pocket
small amount of money, usually coins, often seen as unimportant
I paid for the snack with pocket change.
accidental phone call made from a pocket
I got a pocket dial from him last night.
to put something into a pocket
After paying the fare, Malik pocketed up the loose change.
games played on a table with pockets
Pocket billiards includes games like pool and snooker.
steal money or things from someone's pocket secretly
The thief tried to pick Sarah's pocket on the crowded bus.
put money into one's pocket
She pocketed the money after counting it.
costs less money than expected
This brand of shoes is easy on the pocket and very durable.
under someone's control or influence
The politician was in the pocket of the wealthy donors.
using personal money to pay for something
She paid for the repairs out of her own pocket.
cause spending more money than comfortable or expected
Paying unexpected repairs, that really hurts my pocket.
set aside pride to achieve something important
He had to pocket his pride and apologize.
save the extra amount for oneself
She bought it at a discount and pocketed the difference.
spend or give money, often with some reluctance
I had to dig into my pocket to pay for repairs.
spend your own money, often unwillingly or unexpectedly
I had to dip into my pocket to pay for repairs.
experience theft from one's pocket by a pickpocket
I had my pocket picked on the crowded bus.
ready for use when needed
She has a backup plan in her back pocket.
under someone's control or influence
The politician was in the lobbyist's pocket.
under someone's control or influence
The politician was in the lobbyist's pocket.
spend a lot of time together closely
They live in each other's pocket and do everything together.
small group opposing a larger force
The army encountered a pocket of resistance in the northern region.
cater to various budget levels
Our services are designed to suit every pocket.
causes someone to spend more money
When rent rose again, that hit my pocket hard.
under one's control or influence
The politician had the media in his hip pocket.
rear pocket on a pair of pants
He kept his wallet in his back pocket.
Expressions with guide
help someone navigate a place or situation
She will guide you through the museum.
person who helps others learn without controlling them
The teacher acted as a guide on the side.
allow moral sense to direct decisions and actions
In tough situations, let conscience be your guide.
make decisions based on what you feel is right
When in doubt, let conscience be your guide.
book or document giving simple instructions for new learners
I bought a beginner's guide to photography.
device providing spoken information at exhibitions or sites
The museum offers an audio guide for every exhibit.
resource offering advice for purchasing decisions
The buying guide helped me choose the best laptop.
person who advises on career choices
The career guide helped me choose a suitable profession.
dog trained to assist blind people
The guide dog helped her cross the street safely.
weekly magazine listing TV or radio programs
I bought a program guide to check the TV schedule.
written guide to buying a product
I read a shopping guide before buying a new phone.
material or book designed to aid in learning or understanding a subject
She used a study guide to prepare for her chemistry exam.
person who leads visitors through places of interest
The tour guide explained the history of the castle to the group.
person who shows tourists around places of interest
The tourist guide explained the history of the ancient castle.
book with information for tourists about a place
I bought a travel guide for Italy.
document explaining features and functions of a system
Refer to the user guide for troubleshooting tips.
manual providing instructions for using a product
The printer came with a user's guide to help with setup.
used to show that a number or rule is only approximate
As a rough guide, allow ten minutes for each interview question.
book for identifying wildlife outdoors
She used a field guide to identify the bird.
lead or direct someone along a path
He will guide on the hiking trail.
person who leads and helps others in mountains
The mountain guide led us safely up the trail.
instructions for proper use of a product
Refer to the usage guide for operating the new machine.
device or marked line that helps make straight or accurate cuts
Use a cutting guide to keep the saw moving in a straight line.
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- French:guide de poche, ...
- German:Taschenführer, ...
- Italian:guida tascabile, ...
- Spanish:guía de bolsillo, ...
- Portuguese:guia de bolso, ...
- Chinese:袖珍指南, ...
- Japanese:ポケットガイド, ...
- Arabic:دَلِيل جَيْب, ...
- Hebrew:מַדְרִיךְ כִּיס, ...
- Russian:карманный справочник, ...
- Ukrainian:кишеньковий довідник, ...
- Hindi:पॉकेट गाइड, ...
- Bengali:পকেট গাইড, ...
- Catalan:guia de butxaca, ...
- Czech:kapesní příručka, ...
- Danish:lommeguide, ...
- Dutch:zakgids, ...
- Greek:εγχειρίδιο τσέπης, ...
- Hungarian:zsebkalauz, ...
- Khmer:សៀវភៅណែនាំខ្នាតតូច, ...
- Korean:포켓 가이드, ...
- Persian:راهنمای جیبی, ...
- Polish:przewodnik kieszonkowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):guia de bolso, ...
- Romanian:ghid de buzunar, ...
- Swedish:fickguide, ...
- Thai:คู่มือฉบับพกพา, ...
- Turkish:cep rehberi, ...
- Vietnamese:sách bỏ túi, ...
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