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.
- 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