bloody pocket syndrome
n.— «It’s what’s known as the “bloody pocket syndrome,” where workers would rather conceal their own injuries than lose bonuses or jobs if their accident becomes official.» —“Bay Bridge worker lost job due to knee injury” by Erik K. Nelson Inside Bay Area (California) Aug. 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
In 1916, a small-town newspaper in Pennsylvania printed a fanciful item about a local gathering with a guest list that included, among others, Miss Ella Vader, Mr. Ray Zor, and other punny names. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of...
Nikki in Charlotte, North Carolina, shares the story of a man who casually told passersby You dropped your pocket, prompting them to check for something that wasn’t there in the first place. That silly saying reminds her of playing pool and trying...