I say "of a morning" or "of an evening" instead of "in the morning (or evening)" . A friend from northern Indiana pointed it out to me and I live in southern Indiana.

Southern born and raised here. Range top cooking elements are called 'eyes'. I was told to check the eye under the pot many times. Volume on the tv was Slow it down for turning it down.

I have a friend who occasionally "carries" a girl out on a date. I always wonder if his arms get tired after awhile! :D

My grandpa used to say he's dumber than dirt.

How about, "That woman is mean enough to go bear hunting with a switch."

Oh, then there is, "That's enough to make a preacher cuss."

My husband says I say things like these all the time and don't even know I am saying them. I am from Kansas and he is from Washington state.

Rubber bands are called gum bands in SW Pa. My grandma used to call underwear guchies.

Children are called younguns' in the Carolinas, or chaps. My grandmother's underwear were her unmentionables. My grandfather was my pawpaw. When I lived in Virginia, I knew someone who called their grandfather pappy.

Some of these I've never heard before. This is a fun thread.

In Michigan we said "pot luck" for a meal where everyone contributes something to eat. My cousin in Pennsylvania calls them "covered dish".

Born and raised in southern California and my family has said most of these. They are from Alabama originally.

"Colder than a witch's t...t in a brass brassiere " anyone heard this one?

Soap powder for laundry detergent
Tea towel for dish rag
Ickish for bad food