Southern Sayings
This word replaces “you all” and “you guys.”
What is y’all?
This drink is expected to be sweet unless you say otherwise.
What is tea?
This phrase means you are about to get in trouble.
What is “come here”?
This is the correct response when someone offers food.
What is “yes”?
This happens before the food is actually ready.
What is everyone standing in the kitchen?
This phrase sounds nice but is often not meant that way
What is “bless your heart”?
This food is considered a vegetable in the South.
What is fried okra?
This sentence ends almost every argument with a parent.
What is “because I said so”?
This phrase means you are about to hear advice.
What is “now listen”?
This food shows up even when no one was asked to bring it. (HINT: Dessert).
What is banana pudding?
This phrase is used when someone doesn’t want to argue anymore.
What is “it is what it is”?
This bread is required at breakfast.
What are biscuits?
This phrase means you should rethink your tone immediately.
What is “watch your mouth”?
This item fixes more things than it should.
What is duct tape?
This game is played at nearly every gathering.
What is cornhole?
This phrase means something is far away.
What is “way out yonder”?
This food is acceptable to fry.
What is anything?
This sentence means you’re about to hear a story that starts with childhood.
What is “when I was your age…”?
This is what “just a minute” actually means.
What is “a long time”?
This phrase means guests are not leaving anytime soon.
What is “I’ll stay just a minute”?
This phrase is said right before someone is about to gossip.
What is “I’m not trying to be ugly, but…”?
This dessert causes problems if it’s store-bought.
What is pie?
This question is asked when a kid has bad manners - even though the answer is obvious
What is "were you raised in a barn?"
This is the correct response when someone says they’re not hungry.
What is “you will be later”?
This happens when chairs aren’t available.
What is people sitting on coolers, steps, or just air?