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high on the hog
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in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "high on the hog" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "high on the hog" can be traced back to the United States in the 19th century. The phrase comes from the way pork was divided and consumed among different social classes. It is used to describe someone who is living in a luxurious or privileged manner, often enjoying the best things in life.
Examples
After the bonus, they lived high on the hog for a few months.
