Meaning of 'How the hog ate the cabbage'
What does the saying 'How the hog ate the cabbage' mean?
Idiom: How the hog ate the cabbage
Meaning:
If you tell someone how the hog ate the cabbage, it means you tell it like it is- tell someone the truth that they probably don't want to hear.
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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