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My dad is quite a character, particularly when it comes to his speech. He's truly part of the old South, and his language is as colorful as any you can imagine.
He has quite a few phrases that I consider "his." Here are a few of them, along with a translation for those who haven't had the pleasure of hearing them in person.
Phrase: You ain't done it.
Meaning: I know you're fibbing, so 'fess up. (Doesn't have to refer to a particular activity; can also refer to thoughts or ideas.)
Phrase: What does that have to do with the price of eggs in China?
Meaning: You've brought in excess drivel. Get back to the topic at hand.
Phrase: Six of one, half a dozen of another.
Meaning: Whatever. It's all semantics. Also, it doesn't matter.
Phrase: What about it?
Meaning: Hey, how's it going?
Phrase: I said if this weather continues there's going to be a whole lot of it.
Meaning: I didn't want you to hear what I said. (He always says this if you ask him to repeat something.)
Phrase: Me neither too also.
Meaning: Yeah; I agree with that.
Phrase: I don't know. My brother went to school that day.
Meaning: I don't know the answer.
Phrase: You stepped in what?
Meaning: I didn't hear what you said.
4 comments:
Classic!
I was going to use one of these on you recently, but I couldn't remember it and I couldn't find the post. Thanks for reposting it. I have GOT to remember "me neither too also."
:-)
Oh yeah Dad's sayings....and Justin is picking them up daily!
You forgot:
That's a different pack of dogs...which translates to...same last name, not related
My dad's a truck driver so many times you think he's speaking to you but he's actually reciting a Johnny Cash (or similar trucker artist) song. My favorite from dad: He never cussed when we were kids, so he used to call people "Penis Noggins". I looooove it. I got alot of your typical:
"That dog aint gonna hunt"
"Jerk Burgers"
Oh! I wish I could remember some more. I'll be more observant & get back with you.
Brenda
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