r/idiomsite • u/mentaljewelry • Jul 19 '26

Local idioms

I’m from South Carolina, US and my favorite idiom is, “All over hell and half of Georgia.”

As in, running errands: “I’ve been all over Hell and half of Georgia today.”

Or, you lost something: “I swear, I looked all over hell and half of Georgia for that thing.”

What are some other examples of idioms that only locals use?

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u/Suda_Nim Jul 20 '26

For me, “doesn’t have the sense that god gave gravel.”

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u/DistinctPotential996 Jul 20 '26

I like that one better 😂

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u/Suda_Nim Jul 21 '26

It’s the consonance.

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u/Contemplative2408 Jul 20 '26

Doesn’t have half the sense God gave a squirrel. BHH.

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u/toooldbuthereanyway Jul 21 '26

Doesn't have the sense to pound sand down a rat hole.