Idioms containing HOG
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GO HOG WILD
to become too excited and eager about smth. , often so that you do too much; to behave wildly
1. There's no need to go hog wild just because it's Sarah's birthday - she won't want such a fuss.
2. That child is unruly; he has gone hog wild.
2. That child is unruly; he has gone hog wild.
GO WHOLE HOG
to spare nothing; to do smth. with maximum enthusiasm
1. The company went whole hog on the luncheon. They included both soup and salad on the menu, a choice of three main dishes and several desserts, and they paid for all the drinks, too.
2. When it comes to outfitting my car, I believe in going whole hog. I always get cruise control, extra padded seats, stereo, all the little luxuries.
2. When it comes to outfitting my car, I believe in going whole hog. I always get cruise control, extra padded seats, stereo, all the little luxuries.
LIVE HIGH ON THE HOG
to live in great comfort with a lot of money
1. His life is full of fast cars, holidays, and wanting for nothing—he's high on the hog.
2. They're living high on the hog now, but it won't last forever.
2. They're living high on the hog now, but it won't last forever.
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