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10 Southern Phrases That Baffle Those Not From the South

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"Bless your heart." This phrase can be a genuine expression of sympathy but can also be used sarcastically to imply that someone is naive

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"Fixin' to." Used to indicate that someone is about to do something. For example, "I'm fixin' to go to the store" means the speaker is preparing to go to the store soon.

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"Madder than a wet hen." This means someone is very angry. The phrase comes from the observable fact that hens do not like being wet, and their behavior becomes more agitated when they are.

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"Might could." This is a way of saying that there's a possibility of something happening, but it's not certain.

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"Over yonder." This refers to a place that is distant but usually within sight. It's a vague term for direction and distance, such as "The store is over yonder, past the hill."

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"Blessing and a curse." This phrase is often used to describe a situation or attribute that has both positive and negative aspects, much like a double-edged sword.

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"Full as a tick." This colorful expression means someone is very full from eating, akin to a tick that's engorged with blood.

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"Hush your mouth." This phrase is a more emphatic way of telling someone to be quiet or stop talking, often used in a playful or teasing manner.

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"Sweating like a sinner in church." This vivid expression is used to describe someone who is sweating profusely, either due to physical exertion or nervousness, likening it to a guilty person feeling uneasy in a moral setting.

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"Can't never could." This phrase emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude and trying one's best.

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