American Idioms and Expressions

Eat High On Off The Hog Idiom

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eat high on/off the hog
What does eat high on/off the hog mean?
to eat good or expensive food We were eating high off the hog during our ocean cruise.

eat high on/off the hog
What does eat high on/off the hog mean?
to eat expensive and high quality food My uncle has been eating high on the hog since he got his new job.


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tell time
What does "tell time" mean?
to report the correct time, to be able to read time from a clock or watchThe child is only now learning to tell time.
charm the pants off (someone)
What does "charm the pants off (someone)" mean?
to use very nice or charming behavior to persuade someone to do something I was able to charm the pants off the man in the job interview and I got the job.

beat around the bush
What does "beat around the bush" mean?
to talk about something without giving a direct answerThe manager was beating around the bush and never really said anything important.
make up one's face
What does "make up one's face" mean?
put on cosmeticsShe always wants to make up her face before she goes to the store.
kickback
What does "kickback" mean?
bribe; money paid to effect an outcome
as bald as a coot
What does "as bald as a coot" mean?
completely bald The man in the gas station is as bald as a coot.

lion's share (of something)
What does "lion's share (of something)" mean?
the larger share of somethingI gave the lion's share of my old CD collection to my neighbor.
rock the boat
What does "rock the boat" mean?
to upset the way things areThe woman is a very quiet worker and never likes to rock the boat at work.
every dog has his day
What does "every dog has his day" mean?
everyone will have his chance or turn, everyone will get what he deserves "Don`t worry about him. Every dog has his day and he will eventually suffer for all the bad things that he is doing."

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