Appalachian Sayings – Close As Bark On A Tree – AND Another Giveaway!
“Those two are closer than bark on a tree.” close as bark on a tree = very close I’ve also…
“Those two are closer than bark on a tree.” close as bark on a tree = very close I’ve also…
I’ve heard the saying not fit for man nor beast used to describe bad weather-both the cold and the wet…
Recently Dolores, a Blind Pig Reader, asked where the blog name Blind Pig and The Acorn came from. I almost…
I’m proud to be here. —————— proud adjective Pleased, delighted. 1895 Edson and Fairchild Tenn Mts 373 She will be…
How you doing? I’m finer than snuff and not near as dusty! ————————— This old saying simply means the…
“I don’t hardly know what you’re going to do. Sounds like you’re between the devil and the deep blue sea.”…
Snakes sunning at Fires Creek “If it’d been a snake it would have bit you!” The saying simply means that…
Root, hog, or die = to survive; to fend for yourself; to make it through tough circumstances by working hard….
Had the lick = tired, exhausted, wore out, completely done in. —————- Boy I’ve got all kinds of sayings going…
I swear she would fly over a field of clover to land on a cow pile. ———– In other words:…
If you’re going to sup with the Devil you need to use a long spoon. In other words: you better…
“Grab and growl, supper’s ready!” —————————— I first heard the saying grab and growl from The Deer Hunter. After we…