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high on the hog

idiom

Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly due to great wealth or financial security.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ball hog

    In team sports, a player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it.

  2. 02

    come hell or high water

    Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

  3. 03

    crank one's hog

    To masturbate by stimulating one's penis.

  4. 04

    friends in high places

    Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.

  5. 05

    get high

    To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.

  6. 06

    get off one's high horse

    To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.

  7. 07

    go the whole hog

    To do something as completely or entirely as possible; to hold back or reserve nothing.

  8. 08

    hell or high water

    Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.

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