squeal like a stuck pig
squeal like a stuck pig
To make a loud, shrill squealing sound, typically out of pain. I'm a little embarrassed to say that whenever I get a shot, I squeal like a stuck pig.
See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
squeal like a stuck pig
INFORMALIf someone squeals like a stuck pig, they scream very loudly, as though they are in a lot of pain. The baby squealed like a stuck pig. Note: Other verbs such as scream and roar can be used instead of squeal. Alan tried to calm him while Miller continued to scream like a stuck pig. Note: In this expression, `stuck' means stabbed with something such as a pointed stick or a skewer.
See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
squeal (or yell) like a stuck pig
squeal or yell loudly and shrilly.A stuck pig is one that is being butchered by having its throat cut; compare with bleed like a stuck pig above.
See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- squeal
- bleed like a (stuck) pig
- bleed like a pig
- squeal with
- squeal with (something)
- (as) fat as a pig
- fat as a pig
- like a pig on ice
- piercing scream