cut a fat hog

cut a fat hog

To attempt to do more or take on more responsibility than one can reasonably handle. Don't try to cut a fat hog here—just do what you can.
See also: cut, fat, hog
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut a fat hog

Texas
To take on more than one is able to accomplish: "Boy, has he cut a fat hog, as they say down home" (Hughes Rudd).
See also: cut, fat, hog
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • cut eyes at
  • cut eyes at (someone or something)
  • cut (something) down to (something)
  • cut down to
  • wouldn't cut hot butter
  • cut out for, to be
  • cut one
  • cut your peaches
  • cut (someone or something) with (something)
  • cut with