high on the hog
(idiomatic, US) Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly due to great wealth or financial security.
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(idiomatic, US) Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly due to great wealth or financial security.
Ever since his promotion, they’ve been living high on the hog.
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