Old Sayings from Appalachia’
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99425)
Atlanta, Georgia
July 23, 2023 5:06pm CST
We were discussing old sayings on mylot a few days ago and thinking of those that are familiar to us. So here are a few more I’m thinking of. Please add those that are familiar to you if you will.
He’s lower than a snakes belly.
That dog won’t hunt.
Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers.
She can’t help being ugly but she coulda stayed home.
That’s like the pot calling the kettle black.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
As sure as God made little green apples.
He’s flying high as a kite.
I’ve been around the wood shed a few times.
Come on in and take a load off your feet.
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@snowy22315 (170107)
• United States
23 Jul
I have heard maybe half of those. You forgot pretty as a speckled pup.
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@RasmaSandra (73502)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Jul
Some I have heard and some not. Hey, what about that song? And God didn't make little green apples and it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime etc
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@marguicha (215540)
• Chile
23 Jul
In Spanish people used some sayings as old as Don Quijote. But this generation has changed our languaje a lot.
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@marguicha (215540)
• Chile
24 Jul
@RubyHawk I often believe that the young generation will forget language. They have already started by forgeting how to read and write.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Jul
@marguicha I don’t believe writing is taught in school any more.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
23 Jul
I use a few of them. I can think of one "Every dog has its day"
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@RebeccasFarm (86772)
• United States
24 Jul
I always remember Mama saying a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
That is your painting isn't it Ruby? I would love to have that so pretty.
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@GardenGerty (157598)
• United States
24 Jul
@RubyHawk Very pretty painting. Reminds me of some my aunt did.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Jul
@GardenGerty Thank you. Can you add any old sayings you’ve heard?
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@aninditasen (15744)
• Raurkela, India
24 Jul
I have heard most of them and know the meaning but what's the meaning of- I have been around the wood shed a few times.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Jul
@aninditasen Really. This was old mountain talk. We wouldn’t use them at school.
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@aninditasen (15744)
• Raurkela, India
25 Jul
@RubyHawk We learned many saying in school, at the college and postgraduation.
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@LindaOHio (156489)
• United States
24 Jul
Love the painting. I can't think of any sayings right now. I haven't heard of some of yours. Enjoy your day.
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@LindaOHio (156489)
• United States
25 Jul
@RubyHawk He's as dumb as a box of rocks.
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@dgobucks226 (34388)
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12 Aug
Yes, I recognize quite a few of them. He’s lower than a snake's belly. Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rockers. Those are 2 I've never seen.
Old sayings are quite clever aren't they.
-A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
-A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
-A fool and his money are soon parted.
-A friend in need (is a friend indeed)
-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
There are 5 well-known ones
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@florelway (23157)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Sep
A watched pot never boils.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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@GardenGerty (157598)
• United States
24 Jul
There is one I cannot put my finger on. Something about a toad choker, or something. Implies that there is so much rain it is drowning the frogs and toads. Does that one come to mind and can you fix it for me?
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
24 Jul
First time, I've heard of those.
Makes sense all of them.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
24 Jul
knew most of these but not all
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