Happy As A Pig In Mud
Here we have an expression that has a contentious origin. To be as “happy as a pig in mud” means to be as blissful as a pig relaxing in its preferred environment, but although Southerners love to use the phrase, its origins aren’t even American! It is, in fact, a British phrase that came about hundreds of years ago, particularly from English farmers and peasants. It might be too vulgar for more refined folks’ pallets, but we cannot argue that pigs are incredibly satisfied with a good helping of mud.
Happy As A Pig In Mud
Dog Won’t Hunt
Dogs have cooperated with hunters since ancient times when canines were first domesticated. They are essential for tracking down prey and scaring them out of their burrows and bushes. But what happens when a dog does not feel like joining their human owner on a hunt? The phrase “dog won’t hunt” can be taken literally, but it is generally used to describe a person that is unwilling or uncooperative, as well as an object, tool, or machine that is not working or performing its function properly.
Dog Wont Hunt
