High on the Hog
Some people live and eat high on the hog. They enjoy the good life. They surround themselves with luxury.
Farmers who raise hogs (pigs) understand the expression. So do butchers who cut the meat. The best cuts of pork come from the back and upper parts of a pig’s leg. Therefore, we find the most expensive cuts high on the hog.
Wealthy people can afford to live high on the hog. Of course, the expression refers to more than their food. It includes a rich lifestyle:
- Fancy homes and cars
- Frequent world travel
- Designer clothing
- Expensive jewelry
- The best of everything
Some wealthy people choose to live a simple lifestyle. They either save their money or share it. Others live high on the hog but also help those less fortunate.
Many people who can’t afford it try to live high on the hog. They buy on credit but can’t pay their bills. They get too big for their britches. They fail to consider the final cost – the bottom line.
Whether we live high on the hog or live off life’s scraps, we decide how we will use what we possess.
“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions” (Luke 12:15 NIV)
Thanks to Lori Carmicle for the photo and Debbie Tapscott for the suggestion.
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