Find Out What Southern Phrases Mean Through This Fun And Entertaining Guide

Published on 01/06/2021
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As far as the U.S. is concerned, the South has many interesting cultural elements you won’t find everywhere else. Football passion, homestyle food, and funky slang can make you believe it’s a totally different nation. You may be overwhelmed by all local phrases in areas like Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi if you travel there. But there’s no reason to panic because you’re in the right spot! Trust us here… When you stop reading this post, your language will be fluent. We don’t laugh when we claim this helps your language more fun.

Aren’t You Precious

Another characteristic that defines people from the South is hospitality! The thing is, locals, enjoy being friendly and sometimes use compliments to cover insults. If anyone says, “you aren’t precious,” you may want to take that with a salt grain. They’re likely cynical! This expression is sometimes used when insulted. Sorry, it’s not really seen in any other context, so be patient.

Aren't You Precious

Aren’t You Precious

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We guess it’s about time for you to figure out what this term is. This is exactly what you are doing, whether you really want to express your views and feelings. It is prevalent in the South to hear someone use this term instead of “think,” “assume,” “imagine,” or “believe.” We’ve mentioned all the synonyms we can think of, so we’re sure you’ve found it out by now! It’s a pretty cool term, in truth.

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