What is "out-of-pocket"

Usage examples of "out-of-pocket".

My out-of-pocket expenses are eight hundred and ninety sequins for the hull, which I consider good value.

Let's face it, it's a tiny order, but the traveling and out-of-pocket expenses for me are constants.

After the trials were over, Judge Burnett had ruled that the six court-appointed defense lawyers who represented the three defendants would be paid a total of $142,000, plus an additional $1,000 for out-of-pocket expenses.

I mean, you are helping me with this story, and even though it wasn't exactly an assignment, once the article gets published, the paper generally reimburses for out-of-pocket expenses.