Subject: Expressions

Expressions:

Humorous colloquialisms, idioms and expressions containing exaggeration, hyperbole & regional slang from around the country, though particularly from rural America.

So short he has to stand on a box to kick a duck in the ass.

Appearance Body Expressions

Stompin’ grounds

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Smilin’ like a goat in a briarpatch

Appearance Expressions

He couldn’t grow pole beans in a pile of horse shit.

Expressions Fools Intelligence Stupidity

Nervous as a hound pissing peach pits

Emotions Expressions

Ornery as an old pine knot

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So windy he could blow up an onion sack.

Communication Exaggerations Expressions Speech

If he fell into a pile of horse shit, he’d start looking for a pony.

Characteristics Expressions

He's got a face like the north end of a south bound cow.

Appearance Expressions Ugly

… since God's dog was a pup

Expressions Past Time

He couldn’t find his ass with a flashlight and a roadmap.

Expressions Intelligence Stupidity

Queer as a three dollar bill.

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Happy as a frog in God's pocket

Emotions Expressions Happiness

Well tie me to an anthill and fill my ears with jam!

Expressions

He could sell ice to an Eskimo.

Characteristics Expressions

So crosseyed, she could look at her own head.

Appearance Expressions

If you don't want someone to get your goat, don't let them know where it's tied.

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He’d gripe with a ham under each arm.

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I’d sooner be in hell with my back broke.

Expressions Situations

He looks like the hindquarters of bad luck.

Appearance Expressions

Looks like he’s been sortin’ wildcats.

Appearance Expressions