If you live the south, you know that we talk a little differently than people from other parts of the country. We have our own little sayings and words that we like to claim as our own. I have compiled together 15 phrases that you have either said or had said to you:
1. Bless Your Heart
You have probably gotten this phrase if you have probably done something not so intelligent, or it is a very sincere sympathetic phrase. It is all in the delivery.
2. Fixin' To
If you're not from the south you probably think this phrase is about fixing something that has been broken. However, you would be wrong. Fixin' To is the equivalent of "about to".
3. There's A Storm Brewing
If you have ever seen a storm appear out of nowhere, you can feel the weather change and can smell the rain. This can also be used when you can see someone getting very upset and frustrated.
4. Over Yonder
Not everyone uses this phrase, but it simply means "over there". This term can be used for both short and far distances.
5. She Was Madder Than A Wet Hen
Some of you may have heard the phrase, "She was madder than a hornet", but both have the same connotation: someone is very mad.
6. Y'all
This is probably the most famous of all. When you're in other parts of the country and you say "y'all" it is almost an immediate give away of where you live! But hey, this is probably the most popular contraction ever!
7. I Reckon
This is another phrase that is not used all that often, but still has a place on this list. I reckon is mostly used when trying to recall something!
8. She's As Pretty As A Peach
If you have ever been to Georgia, I don't even need to explain this one!
9. If The Creek Don't Rise
This basically means "we will be there unless something out of our control stops us". If someone says this to you, you can almost guarantee they are going to be there!
10. Hold Your Horses
I say this phrase the most! It is not only fun to say, but is a nicer way of saying, "calm down" or "slow down" or "chill..."
11. As All Get Out
If you hear this phrase, you're in for a real treat! This can be used in many differnet ways. For example, "He was as funny as all get out", " I was surprised as all get out", or "it was bad as all get out"! You better hold on to your britches and get comfortable because you have a good story to listen to!
12. Heavens To Betsy
This is perfect for almost every scenario! It could be used to show surprise or sadness or even anger!
13. Hush Your Mouth
This one is pretty self explanatory....
14. Too Big For His Britches
We all know that one guy who thinks he is all that and a bag of chips. We have a nice way of pointing out those cocky people who they they are too good for everyone(:
15. Can't Never Could
If you think you can you can. If you think you can't, you can't. But we in the south like to make things more interesting and say, "Can't Never Could"
Maybe next time you are having a conversation with someone, try and either county how many times they use one of these phrases, or see how many you can throw in yourself!
