Meaning of 'Root hog or die poor'
What does the saying 'Root hog or die poor' mean?
Idiom: Root hog or die poor
Meaning:
It's a expression used in the Southern USA that means that you must look out for yourself as no one's going to do it for you. (It can be shortened to 'root hog'. A hog is a pig.)
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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