American Idioms and Expressions

High On The Hog Idiom

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High on the hog
What does High on the hog mean?
Extravagantly.If you choose to live high on the hog, you will be low in the wallet.
The best meat is on the upper portion of the pig. Rich people have always been afforded this luxury while the servants, slaves and poor have always had to eat pig's feet, chitterlings, cracklings, etc. - low on the hog.

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snail`s pace
What does "snail`s pace" mean?
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ticked off
What does "ticked off" mean?
upset; angry
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What does "make a go of (something)" mean?
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Slough of despond
What does "Slough of despond" mean?
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What does "call someone's bluff" mean?
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What does "a good deal of (something)" mean?
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cross swords with (someone)
What does "cross swords with (someone)" mean?
to have an argument with someoneI do not want to cross swords with the head teacher again.
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What does "Time does sail" mean?
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cold fish
What does "cold fish" mean?
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What does "pain in the rear" mean?
highly irritating or difficult

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