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What's a Texas Saying? Why, it's something they say in Texas, a course! Some of these "sayings" might be considered adages, and some are just ... well, sayings, I guess. Judge for yourself :
"Never ask a man if he's from Texas. If he is, he'll tell you on his own. If he ain't, no need to embarrass him."
"The Lord never closes one door without opening another one."
"Evil thoughts are like chickens--they come home to roost."
"You can always tell a Texan, but you can't tell him much."
"I want you to jump when I say frog."
"Tend to your own knittin'/rat killin'." (Mind your own business!)
"_________________ (fill in the blank) is good enough to make a rabbit spit in a bulldog's face." (This better be something awfully durned good!)
"If you've done it, it ain't braggin'."
"That's tellin' him how the cow ate the cabbage."
"You done stopped preachin' and gone to meddlin'." (You're sticking your nose into my business, here, pal.) |
|  | More Expressions The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving
Not over-intelligent
As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party
Really not very welcome at all
Tighter than bark on a tree
Not very generous
Big hat, no cattle
All talk and no action
We've howdied but we ain't shook yet
We've made a brief acquaintance, but not been formally introduced
He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow.
He has a pretty high opinion of himself
She's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth
That woman can talk
It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs
We really could use a little rain around here
More 'fraid than a long-tail cat in a room full of rockers
Somewhat lacking in courage
Just because a chicken has wings doesn't mean it can fly
Appearances can be deceptive.
This ain't my first rodeo
Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs
He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch
Not the most handsome of men
They ate supper before they said grace
Living in sin
Time to paint your butt white and run with the antelope
Stop arguing and do as you're told
As full of wind as a corn-eating horse
Rather prone to boasting |
Pronunciation Now, if you're gonna say things Texans say, you've got to be sure to get the pronunciation right. Here are a few tips:
In Texas, the "g" in the suffix "ing" is silent. Thus, "fixing to" becomes "fixin' to."
Chester drawers : that piece of furniture you put your socks in.
Nuther thing : another thing
Hairyew : a greeting used when one wants to discern the physical and emotional wellbeing of his/her companion.
Ah'mo : I am going to. E.g. : "Ah'mo get back to work."
Sure'nuff : (one word). Used as a superfluous question in place of "Really?" or "Is that right?" Also used as an adverb in sentences.
Rench : the process of laving with water, possibly to remove soap or shampoo. You can also "rench out" socks, if you've a mind to.
Warsh : the process one engages in before renching. | | |
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texomawriter Tue Oct 9, 2007 08:01 UTC
Just FYI on fire ants. Immediately soak your feet (hands, ankles, etc.) in undiluted household bleach for a couple of minutes. You won't even have to repeat like you do with the hot water. | hunterV Wed Jan 17, 2007 19:50 UTC
Thanks for your great page! | VeronicaG Sun Apr 23, 2006 14:05 UTC
I hope to revisit your site many times before we move to Texas this summer--thanks for the tips and beautiful pictures.... | TXgal Sun Mar 26, 2006 02:13 UTC
God Bless Texas!! |
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