High on the hog

Posted by Mike on September 18, 2008 at 10:29

I propose that living high on the hog has a different origin but the same meaning. The best cuts of meat (tenderloins) are located literally high on the hog. Hence the definition of living or eating well refers to those that can afford the better things and live high on the the hog.

• High on the hog Victoria S Dennis 18/September/08