Let's Talk Texan

1. The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving =

Not overly intelligent.

2. As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party is self-explanatory.

3. Tighter than bark on a tree =

Not very generous.

4. Big hat, no cattle=

All talk and no action.

5. We've howdied but we ain't shook yet =

We've made a brief acquaintance, but not been formally introduced.

6. He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow =

He has a pretty high opinion of himself.

7. She's got tongue enough for ten rows of teeth =

That woman can talk.

8. It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs =

We really could use a little rain around here.

9. Just because a chicken has wings doesn't mean it can fly =

Appearances can be deceptive.

10. This ain't my first rodeo =

I've been around awhile.

11. He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch =

Not the most handsome of men.

12. They ate supper before they said grace =

Living in sin.

13. Time to paint your butt white and run with the antelope =

Stop arguing and do as you're told.

14. As full of wind as a corn-eating horse =

Prone to boasting.

15. You can put your boots in the oven, but that doesn't make them biscuits =

You can say whatever you want about something, but that doesn't change what it is