I Love It When You Talk Southern to Me : Southern Sayings
Hey Y'all! This is where you will be able to find infamous Southern Sayings and their translations!
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God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
Hey Y’all! This Southern saying, God Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise. For instance if someone invites you to church on Sunday, you would respond “I’ll be there with bells on God Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise.” Which means if nothing crazy happens or anything out my control such as a natural disaster.
I Could Sop You Up With A Biscuit
Hey Y'all! In the South when you find someone that tickles your fancy. You may invite them over for a nice dinner. As you gaze longingly into their eyes, you would say “I Could Sop You Up With A Biscuit.” Just remember to only tell this to someone if you want them to feel really special.
How's Your Mama 'Em
Hey Y’all! So let’s say you’re at the Food Lion, because you don’t feel like driving to the Walmart. You’re standing in line and you feel someone staring at you. You turn around and you see a family friend. They say “I thought that was you! How’s your mama ’em?” Which simply means, “How are you and your family doing?” #southernsayings#southernquotes#quotesaboutbeingsouthern
Gimme Some Suga
Hey Y’all! Perhaps you’re in the middle of making a few sweet potato pies. You may notice that you’re low on sugar. You could go to a neighbor’s house and ask them to give you some sugar until you can get to the store.In the south “Gimme some suga,” is when you’re asking for a sweet kiss. #southernsayings#southernquotes#quotes#funnysouthernquotes
Thank You Kindly
Hey Y’all! “Thank You Kindly” is a phrase that is used quite frequently in the south. Click the link to read how it could be used in a social situation. “Thank You Kindly” is a phrase that is used quite frequently in the south. Here is one example, where you will probably use it in a social situation. #southernsayings#beingsouthern
