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词汇 whole hog
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Definition of whole hog in English:

whole hog

adjective ˌhəʊl ˈhɒɡ
North American informal
  • Usually with hyphen. Characterized by or arising from total commitment or devotion; thoroughgoing, out-and-out.

noun ˌhəʊl ˈhɒɡ
North American informal
  • With the. The greatest possible or desirable amount, degree, extent, etc.

adverb ˌhəʊl ˈhɒɡ
North American informal
  • In a thoroughgoing manner; fully, completely.

Origin

Early 19th century. From whole + hog, after to go the whole hog.

Definition of whole hog in US English:

whole hog

adjectiveˌhəʊl ˈhɒɡ
North American informal
  • Usually with hyphen. Characterized by or arising from total commitment or devotion; thoroughgoing, out-and-out.

nounˌhəʊl ˈhɒɡ
North American informal
  • With the. The greatest possible or desirable amount, degree, extent, etc.

adverbˌhəʊl ˈhɒɡ
North American informal
  • In a thoroughgoing manner; fully, completely.

Origin

Early 19th century. From whole + hog, after to go the whole hog.

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