in der Tasche
Translation
in the bag, in the pocket, in the bag (secured)
Examples
Ich habe mein Handy in der Tasche.
I have my cellphone in my bag.
Nach dem Tor war der Sieg in der Tasche.
After that goal, the victory was in the bag.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is in the bag/pocket (literal) sth. is in the bag/pocket My wallet is in my pocket.
et4 in der Tasche haben (figurative) to have sth. in the bag She has the new job in the bag.
Similar Words
Synonyms (figurative): sicher (sure), gewiss (certain); Antonyms (figurative): ungewiss (uncertain), offen (open)
Etymology
Composed of 'in' + 'der Tasche' (the bag/pocket, dative feminine). Literally means 'in the bag/pocket'.
Memory Tips
This is a direct equivalent to the English idiom 'in the bag'. Picture putting a prize or a contract 'in your bag' to secure it.