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In someone's pocket
Meaning: If a person is someone’s pocket, they do everything the other person wants them to do.
Example: The secretary is in her boss’ pocket because her boss has helped her solve financial problems.

In the hot seat
Meaning: In a position where one is responsible for making important or difficult decisions
Example: It is a challenge for Mary to be in the hot seat at this company after merging.

In the soup
Meaning: In trouble
Example: The sales executive knows that if he cannot get this contract, he will be in the soup.

Irons in the fire
Meaning: Having a few irons in the fire means having several different plans or possibilities of work.
Example: If the manager bans our proposal, we have some more irons in the fire.