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road hog

idiom
Meaning

A motorist who straddles two lanes of traffic or otherwise monopolizes the road.


Examples
SIMPLE

That road hog is driving in the middle of two lanes.

CONTEXTUAL

I had to slow down because a road hog was blocking the entire lane and refusing to let anyone pass.

COMPLEX

The aggressive driver acted like a total road hog, swerving between lanes and forcing other motorists to brake sharply to avoid a collision.

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated April 17, 2026