pick pocket

pick someone's pocket

to steal money from someone's pocket or bag. You'd think you'd feel something if someone tried to pick your pocket.

See also: pick, pocket

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pick someone's pocket

1. to steal from your pockets or bag without you noticing. Someone in the subway picked my pocket and got my wallet.

2. to cheat someone. Her lawyer told her that he would look out for her interests and then proceeded to pick her pocket.

See also: pick, pocket