whole hog

whole hog

noun Informal.
1.
the furthest extent; everything: With them it was whole hog or nothing.
2.
go whole hog, to do something completely or thoroughly: The townspeople went whole hog for the celebration. Also, go the whole hog.

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Whole hog is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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whole-hog

[hohl-hawg, -hog]
adjective Informal.
complete and thorough; wholehearted.

Origin:
1820–30
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whole hog
 
n
slang the whole or total extent (esp in the phrase go the whole hog)

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Idioms & Phrases

whole hog

see go whole hog.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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