Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-the-pigs-back

idiom

/ɒn ðə pɪɡz bæk/

Definition

In a position of good fortune or in a state of comfort, often used to describe someone who is enjoying success or an easy life, typically without having to work hard for it.

Examples

After winning the lottery, he was really on the pigs’ back and could finally live his dream life.
She’s been on the pigs’ back since her promotion, enjoying all the perks that come with the job.

Meaning

The phrase suggests that a person is being carried along in a privileged manner, as if they are riding on the back of pigs, which are often seen as symbols of abundance.