Hip and thigh - A proverbial expression of doubtful origin, meaning all the "great" and "mighty," all the choice pieces like the thigh and s…

Hip and thigh. — There is no doubt that the expression intensifies the words with a great slaughter; but the origin of th…

And he smote them hip and thigh with a great slaughter
Either smote them on their hips and thighs with his hands (fo…

When there are differences between relatives, let those be considered the wisest and best who are most ready to forgive or forget, and most willing…