Full As A Tick
This next phrase is rather unappetizing, especially if you aren’t a big fan of ticks, or blood, for that matter. When a Southerner claims that they are “full as a tick”, they are comparing their perhaps uncomfortable stomach to that of a tick’s body after it has finished sucking the blood out of a host. You see, ticks swell up to a size that is far larger than their original form during this process. It’s a disgusting saying, but an effective one.
Full As A Tick
Hold Your Horses
You have probably heard this phrase, too. The term “hold your horses” comes from the days when Southerners used to ride horses rather than Mustangs and was probably inspired by the legendary cowboys. When a Southerner feels like someone is moving faster through a process than is wise, they might say, “hold your horses, Kevin, those wires are live!” While Southerners are infamous for being wilder than their northern neighbors, they also have their limits!
Hold Your Horses
