Can’t Never Could
You might have heard many slightly annoying motivational quotes, and been told all manner of condescending expressions by people that felt you weren’t trying hard enough. But have you ever been hit with the Southern expression, “can’t never could”? While you might severely confuse Microsoft Word’s spellcheck with this phrase, it refers to how a person’s negative attitude will never get them anywhere. Basically, if you repeatedly say that you “can’t” do certain things, then you will never achieve anything.
Cant Never Could
Well, I S’Wanee
Some Southern sayings seem like they were invented by another language. That being said, you might be able to guess what “Well, I S’wanee” means. If you answered with “I swear” then you are a real language genius! That being said, “I S’Wanee” originated in Northern England in one of its incredible dialects, and the true meaning translates to “I shall warrant (you).” It is amazing to see how many “Southern” expressions have British origins!
Well I SWanee
