Southerners speak in code, but we're here to decode them

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Tour the South through language Southerners speak in code, but we're here to decode them 7 min. Maybe you’ve heard someone say they’re "fuller than a tick" after Thanksgiving dinner, or thought your next-door neighbor was "too big for his breeches." These old Southern expressions have been floating around front porches, family reunions, church socials, and kitchen tables for generations. Most know what they mean, but few know where they came from. As it turns out, the stories behind these sayings are every bit as intriguing as the expressions themselves. Here’s the story of 10 Southern favorites. Read full article

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