On the hip-pocket side of things
"On the hip-pocket side of things, here’s what the Brexit vote has delivered. The pound has touched historic lows, squeezing household finances. Inflation has hit a four-year high and, for cash savers, that combined with lower interest rates means the money you bank is losing its buying power." (The Guardian.)
Does "on the hip-pocket side of things" mean "on the other hand" in the text above?
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No - it means 'Regarding the money in your pocket' or 'As it affects the amount of money you have available to spend'. People (especially men) carry their wallets in the back-pocket (hip-pocket) of their trousers (AE pants ).
- No - it means 'Regarding the money in your pocket' or 'As it affects the amount of money you have available to spend'.
- People (especially men) carry their wallets in the back-pocket (hip-pocket) of their trousers (AE pants ).
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No - it means 'Regarding the money in your pocket' or 'As it affects the amount of money you have available to spend'.
People (especially men) carry their wallets in the back-pocket (hip-pocket) of their trousers (AE pants).
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