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

Published on 01/06/2021
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Can’t Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear

We have another animal reference on the page. It should be no surprise! Note, Southerners aren’t just literally about a female pig. Probably, they are using it instead of an insult. If someone else calls you that, they’re going to poke fun at your taste. This is typically used to talk about tacky clothes so that you can react accordingly. We keep our fingers crossed that you don’t even have to hear it pointed at you!

Can't Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow's Ear

Can’t Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear

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You Can’t Carry A Tune In A Bucket

If anyone has ever told you something along these lines, it might suck a lot. Let’s clarify precisely what it means when a melody in a bucket can’t be brought. This basically suggests you’re not the best singer out there. All in all, it is straightforward, really. A bucket should be enough most of the time to make you sound stronger. It is definitely time for you to give up and move the microphone to someone else if this does not change matters.

You Can't Carry A Tune In A Bucket

You Can’t Carry A Tune In A Bucket

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