at rack and manger

Extravagantly or lavishly. We've been living at rack and manger ever since my husband got that big raise.

at rack and manger

amid abundance or plenty.

A rack is a frame in which hay is placed, and a manger also holds food for horses. The use of rack and manger together dates from the late 14th century in both literal and figurative senses.

词组	at rack and manger
释义	at rack and manger at rack and manger Extravagantly or lavishly. We've been living at rack and manger ever since my husband got that big raise. See also: and, manger, rack Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at rack and manger amid abundance or plenty. A rack is a frame in which hay is placed, and a manger also holds food for horses. The use of rack and manger together dates from the late 14th century in both literal and figurative senses. See also: and, manger, rack Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: manger rack off rack out generic crack-rack on the rack stroke more than just a hat rack meat rack rack
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