Rubbing fat to the fat pig's ass

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Heard in Monaghan

An unnecessary benefit bestowed upon someone who is already well provided for.

Thats rubbing fat to the fat pig's ass.

Posh English

That is rather like bestowing yet another financial windfall upon a millionaire.

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