Phrases/Sayings/Word Origins

[MacFromOK]

"Just like a catfish... all mouth and no brains."

From my Dad, when someone owes you money:
"You can't get blood out of a turnip."
He said that to my Uncle (Mom's bro-inlaw) once, and he replied, "No, but you can stomp the greens..."

 

[Okie4570]

"Hotter than a two peckered goat"
"Shaking like a dog sh****** a log chain"
"Ain't worth eight eggs"
"What will be, will be"
"Shines like a pewter dollar in a goats a$$"

 

[xseler]

"I ain't lost till I run outa gas."

 

[O4L]

More nervous than a cat trying to cover up **** on a four lane highway.

 

[Snattlerake]

You can eat an elephant but it will take awhile. (You can do anything if you have enough time)

All he had on his truck was a load of postholes. (empty)

Dad said, "Too high for his nut." (Too high to reach)

Mine, That really torqued my nut, (got me mad)

 

[Glock 'em down]

Colder than a mother in law's kiss.
Darker than the inside of an ape's ass.
I'll be all over you like a hobo on a boloney sandwich.
Colder than the balls on a brass monkey.
I've seen better heads on a nickel glass of beer.
Dumber than a two day old possum.
Hotter than the south side of hell.

I could do this all day...

 

[Powerman620]

When disagreeing with someone - That dog ain’t going to hunt

 

[mightymouse]

"More than one way to skin a cat" refers to skinning catfish, not our feline friends.

 

[Rooster1971]

My grandfather said “Cut bait or fish” I guess he meant your ass in gear.

 

[ignerntbend]

… like a dog sh1ttin peach seeds.