Growing up in Arkansas means you learned pretty early how to talk about the weather, the outdoors, and people without ever sounding rude… even when you absolutely are. These phrases are passed down through family gatherings, back roads, and conversations that somehow always start with the weather. If these sound familiar, there’s a good chance Arkansas raised you right.
“It’s fixing to storm.”
Usually said right before the sky turns green and everyone suddenly checks the radar.
“Bless their heart.”
Could mean genuine concern… or a polite way of saying oh honey, no.
“That dog don’t hunt.”
Translation: that idea is dead on arrival.
“I reckon.”
A soft yes, a maybe, or a respectful…..