"Southernisms"

Ever taken a trip down South and have no idea what people are saying to you?  I know I have.  It seems as though the South has a language of their own and once you live here long enough, maybe you'll get lucky enough to figure out what some of it means.  I thought it would be helpful to explain a few of the most popular Southern expressions I've heard since moving down here four years ago.  Also, the picture below is linked with a hilarious youtube video just to show some examples of things Southern women say on a daily basis.

Ain't that the berries! - That is great!
Barking up the wrong tree - You are wrong
Chugged full - Full and overflowing
Don't count your chickens until they hatch- First know the results
Even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then - Everyone is sometimes lucky
Every dog should have a few fleas - No one is perfect
Fly off the handle - Angry and lashing out
Go hog wild! - Have a good time!
Got your feathers ruffled - Upset and pouting
Happy as a dead pig in the sunshine - Doesn't grasp or worry what's going on
In high cotton - Rising up in society
Like a bump on a log - Lazy and doing nothing
Like two peas in a pod - Act and think alike
Sight for sore eyes! - Nice to see you!
Stomping grounds - Familiar territory
That takes the cake - Surprised
Too big for one's britches - Someone taking themselves too seriously
Two shakes of a sheep's tail - Done quickly
Well, shut my mouth - Shocked and speechless

Hope this helps on your next visit to the South!