On the pig's back In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "On the pig's back", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-12 10:09

Meaning of On the pig's back

Synonyms:

be better off , well off

On the pig's back phrase informal

Having become popular, made a lot of money, had fortunes, or had a comfortable life.
 

 

 

After appearing in that popular and successful film, Mary must be on the pig's back.

Those, who've been on pig's back since they were born, will never understand the hard life that I'd gone through to be rich as I am today.

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the best of both worlds
A situation in which you get the benefit of two different things at the same time
be a good thing (that)...

Be fortunate that

Origin of On the pig's back

This phrase is a literal translation of the Irish 'ar mhuin na muice', which dates back to the 17th century.

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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