Idiom

Schwein haben

Literal: to have a pig. Meaning: to be lucky.

This phrase means to experience a stroke of unexpected luck. In medieval tournaments, the loser was often given a pig as a consolation prize, which was actually a valuable source of food.

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Schwein haben

Schwein haben

Literal: to have a pig. Meaning: to be lucky.

This phrase means to experience a stroke of unexpected luck. In medieval tournaments, the loser was often given a pig as a consolation prize, which was actually a valuable source of food.

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