Subject: Expressions

Expressions:

Humorous colloquialisms, idioms and expressions containing exaggeration, hyperbole & regional slang from around the country, though particularly from rural America.

Barefooted as a yard dog.

Expressions

So crosseyed, she could look at her own head.

Appearance Expressions

He’s about as awkward as a cow on crutches.

Expressions

Well tie me to an anthill and fill my ears with jam!

Expressions

If I was doin’ any better, I’d have ta hire somebody to help me enjoy it!

Emotions Expressions Happiness Life

We've howdied but we ain't shook yet.

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We were so poor we had to eat dough for breakfast and sit out in the sun for lunch!

Eating Expressions Food/Drink Money Poverty

Wound up tighter than an eight-day clock

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If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it.

Characteristics Expressions Situations

She's not wearing enough clothes to flag a hand car.

Appearance Clothing Expressions

He could sell socks to a rooster.

Communication Expressions

He was lookin' at me like a country mule lookin at a freight train.

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Not enough to say grace over.

Expressions Food/Drink

He goes to church on Sunday, steals chickens on Monday.

Beliefs Expressions Honesty

… since God's dog was a pup

Expressions Past Time

If you don't want someone to get your goat, don't let them know where it's tied.

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He’s so skinny, his pants had only one back pocket.

Appearance Body Expressions

He’s so crooked that when he dies, they’re going to have to screw him into the ground.

Characteristics Expressions Honesty

He’s so ugly his mother had to borrow a baby to take to church.

Appearance Expressions Ugly

Queer as a three dollar bill.

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He don't know shit from peach butter.

Expressions Intelligence Stupidity