Phrases & SayingsPeople and character
more hide than Jessie
Also: more hide than Jessie the elephant
Exceptionally cheeky, presumptuous or thick-skinned.
In a sentence
You’ve got more hide than Jessie asking for another favour.
Where it came from
The Australian National Dictionary Centre records “more hide than Jessie” in Australian usage. Its deeper origin remains uncertain.
- First recorded
- 1919
- Initial era
- 1900–1949
- Where used
- Australia-wide