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.

Synonyms
- in clover
- living the high life
- having it easy