Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-on-the-hog
idiom
/ˈhaɪ ɒn ðə hɔɡ/
Definition
Living in luxury or enjoying a wealthy lifestyle.
Examples
- After receiving a promotion, Sarah was finally living high-on-the-hog, dining at fancy restaurants and traveling to exotic places.
- They used to struggle financially, but ever since they won the lottery, they’ve been living high-on-the-hog.
Meaning
The phrase ‘high-on-the-hog’ signifies a state of affluence or indulgence where an individual enjoys the finer things in life.
Synonyms
- living lavishly
- luxurious living
- living in style
- high life
- opulent lifestyle
