Southern idioms

After last week's feature on southern phrases, readers suggested finding the origins of these 9 sayings.

Idioms are an integral part of any language, and English is no exception. These phrases, which cannot be understood literally, add color and nuance to our communication and often have a cultural or historical significance.

My dad always said; " A lady is as a lady does especially her verbage "! I'm proud to have been raised southern!

24 Phrases Only Southerners Use | “Druthers” roughly translates to “I would rather,” meaning, “If had things my way…” The phrase is celebrated in song in the hilarious, Southern-inspired Broadway musical Li’l Abner, in which the title character sings “If I had my druthers, I'd druther have my druthers than anything else I know.” #quotes #southernsayings #instagram captions #southernliving

20 fun Southern Sayings that the rest of America might not understand.

While we're all staying home, our emotions are running the gamut. One minute we're happy to be spending time with family, the next we're worried or irritated or confused. As time passes, you may be running out of colorful Southern phrases to express the full range of feelings. We're here to help. H...

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Color Idioms List! Colorful idioms are everywhere! Color idioms are very common in English. Here are some common color idioms and expressions that will improve your English.

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