2007-02-12 01:56:56 · 7 answers · asked by thesimpsons086 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
probably your granny
2007-02-12 01:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It began as a phrase to show bravery. Someone asked, "Are you scared?" You say, "Sweating like a pig", which meant, NO.
People who didn't understand the concept, have miscontrued it to where it now means just the opposite of what was intended. I always prefer the phrase, "Sweating like a whore in church".
2007-02-12 02:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it comes from over weight people who EAT likes pigs as that's how they got so fat. fat people sweat more hence sweat like a pig!!
2007-02-13 12:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by Georgia W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this metaphor is usually used for people who sweat while doing nothing...Usually overweight.
So try to look for a resemblance.
Not to offend anyone.
2007-02-12 02:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Slay Specialist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it means that someone smells so bad.....that someone must be lying around in muddy, icky water all day. Just like pigs do.
2007-02-12 02:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by novembr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it came from a famous man in the 1600's, its just a metaphor.
2007-02-12 01:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't help with that. i much prefer "sweating like a hooded and cornered rapist" myself.
2007-02-12 02:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋