Alabama Phrases

Saying: The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving
Translation: Not overly-intelligent.

Saying: S/He's a few fries short a happy meal
Translation: Not too smart.

Saying: His/Her wheel barrow is loaded but a few bricks shy a load
Translation: Same, not too smart or just plain dumb

Saying: Tighter than bark on a tree.
Translation: Not very generous.

Saying: S/He's so tight S/He squeeks when S/He farts
Translation: Same, not very generous

Saying: He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow.
Translation: He has a pretty high opinion of himself.

Saying: As welcome as a skunk at an Avon party.
Translation: (self-explanatory).

Saying: S/He's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth.
Translation: Talks a lot.

Saying: It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs.
Translation: We really could use a little rain around here

Saying: Just because a chicken has wings don't mean it can fly.
Translation: Appearances can be deceptive.

Saying: He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch.
Translation: Not the most handsome of men.

Saying: They ate supper before they said grace.
Translation: Living in sin.

Saying: As full of wind as a politician
Translation: Rather prone to boasting.

Saying: You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make 'em
biscuits.
Translation: You can say whatever you want about something, but that
doesn't change what it is.