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Pig idioms
What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a natural way or manner of speaking to someone who is a native speaker of the language.
There are a number of idioms that are related to pigs.
Some are negative and derogatory, but some can be positive and complimentary.
An idiom is a phrase or an expression that cannot be taken literally.
When you use an idiom in everyday language, then it has a different meaning than the basic meaning or definition of the words as found in a dictionary. An example of this might be "break a leg." If taken literally, then you are being told to break your leg. However, this phrase, or idiom is often used by actors to say "Do well" before they go out on stage.
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An idiom is a natural way or manner of speaking to someone who is a native speaker of the language.
There are a number of idioms that are related to pigs.
Some are negative and derogatory, but some can be positive and complimentary.
An idiom is a phrase or an expression that cannot be taken literally.
When you use an idiom in everyday language, then it has a different meaning than the basic meaning or definition of the words as found in a dictionary. An example of this might be "break a leg." If taken literally, then you are being told to break your leg. However, this phrase, or idiom is often used by actors to say "Do well" before they go out on stage.
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Updated 30th June 2014 p.m
To buy something without checking it out first. You have bought something that is not what it was meant to be.
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Did you know that this particular idiom is believed to have its origins back in the Middle Ages. It is thought by some that it refers to a time when meat was hard to come by, but when rats and cats were not. It doesn’t take much imagination to see what may have happened.
“Sweat Like a Pig.”To sweat (perspire) a lot.
The origin of this idiom are a little difficult to track down and it is strange to refer to a pig as sweating as pigs don’t actually have any sweat glands and therefore cannot perspire in this way. It is thought by some that this idiom stems from the smelter of pig iron, which at a critical stage of it’s manufacture where it is cool enough to transport, “sweats”. Other thoughts on this are that the phrase should be taken more literally, pigs don’t sweat – and therefore someone who is referred to in such a way, is actually being lazy.
“If that don’t beat a Pig a-pecking.”A way of saying that something is amazing.
“Squeal like a stuck pigA way of saying that someone made a fuss, usually over nothing. For example, someone suffered only slightly, but made a huge fuss over it.
"In a pigs eye!"
A way of saying that something has no chance of happening.
A way of saying that something has no chance of happening.
The origins of the idiom “in a pigs eye
” are a little vague. It is believed that there is some reference to the fact that pigs have small eyes. Although quite where the connection with the idioms meaning of something being highly unlikely stems from remains a subject of debate.
” are a little vague. It is believed that there is some reference to the fact that pigs have small eyes. Although quite where the connection with the idioms meaning of something being highly unlikely stems from remains a subject of debate.
“You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig.”A way of saying that you can dress up a situation or issue, but without changing it any way.
“Go Hog Wild
A way of saying that someone is behaving wildly.
Wild Hog, Sus Scrofa, Southern USA
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A way of saying that someone is behaving wildly.
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"Pig it"
A way of saying that someone is living in a messy way. To live like a pig.
A way of saying that someone is living in a messy way. To live like a pig.
“When Pigs Fly”
A way of saying that something is very unlikely to happen
A way of saying that something is very unlikely to happen
Adorable Pigs
"Everything but the squeal."
A way of saying that everything from the pig is used. Usually used by butchers, sausage makers to describe that everything from the animal was used.
A way of saying that everything from the pig is used. Usually used by butchers, sausage makers to describe that everything from the animal was used.
“To go the whole hog”To be extravagent, to leave nothing out.
"Like Pigs to the Slaughter."
A way of saying that something is being done obediently and in large numbers.
A way of saying that something is being done obediently and in large numbers.
“Like Stealing Acorns From a Blind Pig.”
A way of saying that something is very easy.
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A way of saying that something is very easy
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"Pigs ear."
A way of saying that something or an object is useless.
A way of saying that something or an object is useless.
"Casting Pearls Before Swines.."
A way of saying that something you are offering something of value to a person or persons who either cannot, or does not appreciate it.
A way of saying that something you are offering something of value to a person or persons who either cannot, or does not appreciate it.
Percy Pig
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