Sayings You Probably Learned From a Southern Grandma

Our grandmothers have passed down their recipes, china patterns, cast-iron skillets, and some parenting tips.

In the midst of all that, they lent us their vocabulary, too.

We rounded up some classic sayings you most definitely learned from a Southern grandma.

Can't never could.

She was madder than a wet hen.

Quit being ugly.

It doesn't amount to a hill of beans.

You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

Heavens to Betsy.

Were you raised in a barn?

Thant dog won't hunt.

Pretty is as pretty does.

If I had my druthers...

Don't pitch a hissy fit.

Don't mistake endurance for hospitality.

I'm full as a tick.

He was three sheets to the wind.

Let me let you go.

I'm fixin' to...

I'm just piddllin' around.

Don't be too big for your britches!

By Southern Living

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