It is caused in part by prolonged hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and results in dysfunction of one or both tibial nerves and a plantigrade stance (down on the hocks).
They also hope that within the coalition, the Lib Dems will be seen as more compassionate than the Tories-and as less in hock to powerful interests, from trade unions to bankers, than either big party.
And everything else? Why are you hocking me on this? Can you not hear what l'm saying to you? l'll repeat this slowly. Open your ears, Reg, here it comes. l don't think so! Clear?
" Asparagus for two and tell the chef to choose them himself. Now what would you like to drink? What do you say to a bottle of hock? We rather fancy our hock here" .