On the Pig's Back Meaning?

In a position of ease, luxury, or good fortune. Primarily heard in Ireland. We found ourselves on the pig's back after our product gained such widespread success across the country.

Where does on the pigs back come from?

What's the origin of the phrase 'On the pig's back'?

If ever a phrase were unequivocally Irish, it is this one. 'On the pig's back' is a literal translation of the Irish 'ar mhuin na muice', which is used colloquially to mean 'well off'; 'in luck'.

What does pig mean in slang?

2a : pork. b : pigskin. 3 : a dirty, gluttonous, or repulsive person. 4 : a crude casting of metal (such as iron) 5 slang : an immoral woman.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.