Get To Know The Real Meaning Behind These Southern Phrases

Published on 12/30/2020
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Over Yonder

Over where? Nope, this is not a mistake in terms of grammar. You may hear someone say this if you ever find yourself in the south and in need of directions. Let us explain what Yonder really means to you. Not everything is so difficult to figure out. This is basically just another way of saying, “Over there.” There’s a good chance they’d be pointing in the general direction of wherever you need to go!

Over Yonder

Over Yonder

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See To Christmas

No, this individual isn’t a psychic who can see what Christmas is going to be like. This isn’t what the phrase refers to at all. The phrase is often used to speak of a woman wearing a skirt that can afford to be a bit longer. Maybe you’d like to think of a grandma scolding her cheeky granddaughter! She might tell the younger woman by saying she can “see to Christmas.” Next time, if you are going to drop by her house, you might want to cover up some more!

See To Christmas

See To Christmas

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