Worn Slap Out
Some words should never be strung together as they seem too weird to make any kind of sense. That being said, “worn slap out” refers to a state of exhaustion. While most people might say that they are “worn out” after a long day of work or physical exercise, Southerners had to add the word “slap” to the correct English saying to add emphasis. You might hear this expression in the South more frequently when the heat gets particularly intense.
Worn Slap Out
Busier Than A Moth In A Mitten
Southerners love to make expressions out of natural processes, and we all know how much moths love a good closet. If someone said that you were “busier than a moth in a mitten” then they are obviously remarking on how hard you are working. Did you know that moths don’t eat our clothes? It is actually the larvae that they lay in our favorite coats that do the munching. It is good to know that the offspring of all creatures are mischievous!
Busier Than A Moth In A Mitten
