“Bless your heart” is a common saying in the South. But have you ever heard someone say they were “madder than a wet hen” . . . or, “butter my backside and call me a biscuit”? If not, you’re missing out.
Here are some unique sayings only Southerners use:
1. “Fixin’ to” . . . You’re not about to eat, you’re fixin’ to eat.
2. “Let me let you go” . . . A polite way to tell someone you’re fixin’ to leave.
3. “Hill of beans” . . . If someone says, “That ain’t worth a hill of beans,” they’re saying it’s essentially worthless.
4. “Plumb” . . . A synonym for completely. “I’m plumb tuckered out” or “my neighbor is plumb crazy.”
5. “Gimme some sugar” . . . It probably means Grandma wants a kiss.
6. “I’ll tell you what” . . . If you hear a Southerner say it, you’re about to get their opinion on something . . . whether you asked for it or not.
7. “A rooster one day and a feather duster the next” . . . It means don’t brag about your fortune now, because it could all be gone before you know it.
8. “Can’t never could” . . . Translation: quit your whining and be more positive.
9. “Hissy Fit” . . . If you live near a coast, your kids throw tantrums. If you live in the South, they throw hissy fits.
10. “If the creek don’t rise” . . . It means you plan on being there unless something crazy happens.
