Here in the South, we have certain expressions that are unique to our area. They were born in us. Our grandparents used them and their grandparents used them.
In my nomadic radio career, my family and I have had the pleasure of living in such disparate states as Louisiana, Kansas, Alabama, Minnesota, and our native Texas. (Though, having lived in East, West, North, and South Texas, I can tell you that's like four states in one...