out-of-pocketBrE /ˌaʊt əv ˈpɒkɪt/ 🔊NAmE /ˌaʊt əv ˈpɑːkɪt/ 🔊 adjective~ expenses/costs/expenditure/spending small business expenses that you pay yourself, with your employer paying you back later （小额商务费用）垫付的◆On business trips she has some travel and other out-of-pocket expenses. 她出差要垫付一些差旅费和其他费用。🔊🔊 ➡ compare pocket noun (3)