Ohio is the heart of the Midwest, part farmland, part city hustle, and entirely unpredictable when it comes to weather (and sports teams). Whether you’re in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, or somewhere surrounded by corn, locals share a set of phrases outsiders might not get. If you’ve ever worn shorts in a snowstorm or argued about Skyline Chili like it’s a moral issue, you’re already speaking fluent Ohioan.
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1. “O-H!”
Translation: The first half of the state chant.
Expect an enthusiastic “I-O!” in response, no matter where you are.
2. “We’ve got all four seasons… in one day.”
Translation: 60° in the morning, blizzard by lunch, tornado watch by dinner.
3. “Pop.”
Translation: That fizzy drink you call “soda.”…