"...wouldn't lose that in a snowstorm."I like it. What are you liking?
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Expressions I'm Liking: "...in a Snowstorm"
As we meandered glassy-eyed through the housewares and accessories section of the Ikea outside Austin, a matronly lady inspected a vivid green throw-pillow and declared (in thick Texas-twang):
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...in regards to something disgusting:
ReplyDelete"That would gag a maggot."
...or just shorthand for "yuck":
"It was very gag a maggot."
I love this. I humbly request that it become a regular feature at your site.
ReplyDeleteIt's not worth a fart in a mitten.
...that's higher than a cat's back! (in reference to something costing too much)
ReplyDeleteGoing to hell in a handbasket!!
ReplyDeleteEating high on the hog!!
How about those? I think they are good ones!!
Similar to Antley's, but I used to work in a record store and once had a customer tell me our prices were "high like giraffe pussy."
ReplyDeleteI like 'em all, but I've got to say that last one made me laugh out loud.
ReplyDeleteHow about "shit or get off the pot"
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ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
I have just discovered I committed a crime against originality on your blog: gag a maggot has been done. Actually, the more colorful gag a maggot off a gutwagon, has been done.
Oh, the shame.
Therefore, to make amends, I shall contribute yet another expression:
"Well, you can't polish a turd."
This one I hear used very sparingly by an elder family member to end a gossipy conversation about a person that is beyond hope. It works.
Sincerest apologies,
Anonymous of the 5:54PM post.