go the whole hog

go (the) whole hog

To do something as thoroughly as possible or without restraint. We only planned to order appetizers, but we went whole hog and ended up getting a seven-course meal. You only live once. Might as well go the whole hog and get the works.

See also: go, hog, whole

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

go the whole hog

BRITISH or

go whole hog

AMERICAN

COMMON If someone goes the whole hog, they do something to the fullest extent possible. Note: A hog is a pig. We could be restrained and just have a main course — or go the whole hog and have all three courses. The victim had been identified, and the newspaper continued to go whole hog on the story. Note: This expression may have its origin in butchers asking their customers which part of the pig they wished to buy, or whether they would `go the whole hog' and buy the whole pig. Alternatively, `hog' was a slang term for a ten cent piece in America, and also for an Irish shilling, so the expression may originally have meant `spend the full amount'.

See also: go, hog, whole

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

go the whole hog

do something completely or thoroughly. informal

The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but a fable in William Cowper's The Love of the World: Hypocrisy Detected ( 1779 ) is sometimes mentioned: certain Muslims, forbidden to eat pork by their religion but tempted to indulge in some, maintained that Muhammad had had in mind only one particular part of the animal. They could not agree which part that was, and as ‘for one piece they thought it hard From the whole hog to be debarred’ between them they ate the whole animal, each salving his conscience by telling himself that his own particular portion was not the one that had been forbidden. Go the whole hog is recorded as a political expression in the USA in the early 19th century; an 1835 source maintains that it originated in Virginia ‘marking the democrat from a federalist’.

See also: go, hog, whole

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

go the ˌwhole ˈhog

(informal) do something thoroughly or completely: They painted the kitchen and then decided to go the whole hog and do the other rooms as well.

See also: go, hog, whole

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

go (the) whole hog
go whole hog
go the limit
whole hog, the/to go
totus porcus
in hog heaven
(as) accommodating as a hog on ice
accommodating
as accommodating as a hog on ice
burst through (something)

References in periodicals archive

Maybe he'll go the whole hog and suggest compulsory euthanasia for the over-75s - unless they are on a big pension, of course.

Ultimate penalty

Or you could always go the whole hog and stick a wind turbine on top of it and, who knows, it might pay for itself in a few years seeing as, according to Councillor Dunning, it is going to be free to go up it.

It's a look out post; Your say

Rhona Letley, Why not go the whole hog, and take control of the banks and financial institutions?

Going to extremes; You Say Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk

Why not go the whole hog and rename the place the PUB?

Letter: Your Say - Arty beer festival!

Why not go the whole hog and open a superstore on the new shopping park in Llandudno and sell something for every crime.

Letter: Paying for an illegal act

Singalong-A-Sound of Music is sure to have the hills alive when it comes to the venue on March 25, with patrons invited to go the whole hog and don a dress made out of curtains or even a nun outfit for the fun proceedings.

UPCOMING highlights

Heidi Pritchard, assistant to the administrator, said, ``People just do not realise what a bargain membership of the society can be - pounds 22 for a member and partner includes free admission for two on both days of the show - saving pounds 10.'' And if you want to go the whole hog and become a vice-president - two people have free admission for two days plus two tickets for the president's dinner with a four-course meal, wine and live entertainment, all for pounds 50.

Farming Watch: Recruitment drive

Alternatively you can drop a club while he's about to hit a shot, or go the whole hog and accidentally knock your whole bag over.

Pick of the day:

"Whether we go the whole hog and bring two players we feel will improve us, it remains to be seen if we think that's the right thing to do.

Huddersfield v Birm'ham Championship: 3pm [...]; IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Why not go the whole hog and give him a leading part?

Panto job for yob .. boo, hiss, John; Letters

After her quickie appearance alongside the Scissor Sisters at this year's festival she's decided to go the whole hog next summer.

She should be so mucky.. Kylie to play Glasto 2011

"Everyone kept telling me to have a number one cut but I thought 'If I'm going to do it, I might as well go the whole hog.' It'll grow back.

East City News: Lesley has a bit of a close shave; KITTS GREEN: Mum takes part in a hair-raising challenge

Why don't we go the whole hog, dig out all the other episodes of man's inhumanity to man from the pages of history that really deserve apologising for and organise an 'International Apology Day'?

Letter: Your Say - Day of apologies

Surely, if we are going to go to the trouble of closing this vital route, we should go the whole hog?

Clowning around

Why not go the whole hog and have a guide or two on hand - free of charge.

Let's make more of the bridge

词组	go the whole hog
释义	go the whole hog go (the) whole hog To do something as thoroughly as possible or without restraint. We only planned to order appetizers, but we went whole hog and ended up getting a seven-course meal. You only live once. Might as well go the whole hog and get the works. See also: go, hog, whole Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. go the whole hog BRITISH or go whole hog AMERICAN COMMON If someone goes the whole hog, they do something to the fullest extent possible. Note: A hog is a pig. We could be restrained and just have a main course — or go the whole hog and have all three courses. The victim had been identified, and the newspaper continued to go whole hog on the story. Note: This expression may have its origin in butchers asking their customers which part of the pig they wished to buy, or whether they would `go the whole hog' and buy the whole pig. Alternatively, `hog' was a slang term for a ten cent piece in America, and also for an Irish shilling, so the expression may originally have meant `spend the full amount'. See also: go, hog, whole Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. go the whole hog do something completely or thoroughly. informal The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but a fable in William Cowper's The Love of the World: Hypocrisy Detected ( 1779 ) is sometimes mentioned: certain Muslims, forbidden to eat pork by their religion but tempted to indulge in some, maintained that Muhammad had had in mind only one particular part of the animal. They could not agree which part that was, and as ‘for one piece they thought it hard From the whole hog to be debarred’ between them they ate the whole animal, each salving his conscience by telling himself that his own particular portion was not the one that had been forbidden. Go the whole hog is recorded as a political expression in the USA in the early 19th century; an 1835 source maintains that it originated in Virginia ‘marking the democrat from a federalist’. See also: go, hog, whole Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary go the ˌwhole ˈhog (informal) do something thoroughly or completely: They painted the kitchen and then decided to go the whole hog and do the other rooms as well. See also: go, hog, whole Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: go (the) whole hog go whole hog go the limit whole hog, the/to go totus porcus in hog heaven (as) accommodating as a hog on ice accommodating as accommodating as a hog on ice burst through (something) References in periodicals archive Maybe he'll go the whole hog and suggest compulsory euthanasia for the over-75s - unless they are on a big pension, of course. Ultimate penalty Or you could always go the whole hog and stick a wind turbine on top of it and, who knows, it might pay for itself in a few years seeing as, according to Councillor Dunning, it is going to be free to go up it. It's a look out post; Your say Rhona Letley, Why not go the whole hog, and take control of the banks and financial institutions? Going to extremes; You Say Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk Why not go the whole hog and rename the place the PUB? Letter: Your Say - Arty beer festival! Why not go the whole hog and open a superstore on the new shopping park in Llandudno and sell something for every crime. Letter: Paying for an illegal act Singalong-A-Sound of Music is sure to have the hills alive when it comes to the venue on March 25, with patrons invited to go the whole hog and don a dress made out of curtains or even a nun outfit for the fun proceedings. UPCOMING highlights Heidi Pritchard, assistant to the administrator, said, ``People just do not realise what a bargain membership of the society can be - pounds 22 for a member and partner includes free admission for two on both days of the show - saving pounds 10.'' And if you want to go the whole hog and become a vice-president - two people have free admission for two days plus two tickets for the president's dinner with a four-course meal, wine and live entertainment, all for pounds 50. Farming Watch: Recruitment drive Alternatively you can drop a club while he's about to hit a shot, or go the whole hog and accidentally knock your whole bag over. Pick of the day: "Whether we go the whole hog and bring two players we feel will improve us, it remains to be seen if we think that's the right thing to do. Huddersfield v Birm'ham Championship: 3pm [...]; IN ASSOCIATION WITH Why not go the whole hog and give him a leading part? Panto job for yob .. boo, hiss, John; Letters After her quickie appearance alongside the Scissor Sisters at this year's festival she's decided to go the whole hog next summer. She should be so mucky.. Kylie to play Glasto 2011 "Everyone kept telling me to have a number one cut but I thought 'If I'm going to do it, I might as well go the whole hog.' It'll grow back. East City News: Lesley has a bit of a close shave; KITTS GREEN: Mum takes part in a hair-raising challenge Why don't we go the whole hog, dig out all the other episodes of man's inhumanity to man from the pages of history that really deserve apologising for and organise an 'International Apology Day'? Letter: Your Say - Day of apologies Surely, if we are going to go to the trouble of closing this vital route, we should go the whole hog? Clowning around Why not go the whole hog and have a guide or two on hand - free of charge. Let's make more of the bridge
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