Southern Sayings About Love Spark Viral Debate Across America - Away State Journal
YourTango: 11 Southern Sayings That Actually Mean The Opposite Of What They Sound Like
11 Southern Sayings That Actually Mean The Opposite Of What They Sound Like
"In the South, we believe in love at first sight, but we always save room for second chances." "A Southern man may be well-dressed, but it's his heart that truly attracts the lady." "Love is like sweet tea: it takes patience, sweetness, and a little bit of time to brew."
Southerners have some catchy phrases for expressing their love, including "I want to hug your neck" and "Give me some sugar" when they want to give or get a hug.
55 common Southern sayings and phrases like "bless your heart" and "hold your horses," including what the phrases mean and how to use them correctly.
Some of these Southern expressions are so well known they’ve spread above the Mason-Dixon line, while others are fading into the past. I’ve put together sayings I personally associate with the South, so you can set me straight in the comments if I’m wrongfully attributing where one caught on.
Travel anywhere below the Mason Dixon line and you're bound to hear a friendly "Y'all," a cheeky "Bless Your Heart," or any of these other classic southern sayings.
This is your one-stop collection of Appalachian and Southern sayings, expressions, idioms, turns of phrase - and even the everyday grammar patterns that make our speech unique.
