Get To Know The Real Meaning Behind These Southern Phrases

Published on 12/30/2020
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Being Ugly

This does not always mean you are unattractive physically. If you are behaving in an unacceptable manner, Southerners will call you ugly. It seems that more than looks, they value what is inside! It is an interesting phrase, but if you ever start using it this way in any other part of the country, it might lead to a lot of confusion and frustration! Feel free to use it as long as you are prepared to clarify the usage.

Being Ugly

Being Ugly

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Sweating More Than A Sinner In Church

There are times when the sun is shining a little too brightly. No one wants to feel like they are roasting in the pit of a volcano, right? It is even worse when the air conditioner is not working when you need it the most. This is a phrase that you will hear in the middle of the summer, when you are probably literally sweating more than a sinner in church. It also shows just how religious folks are in this part of the US!

Sweating More Than A Sinner In Church

Sweating More Than A Sinner In Church

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