Stories Woven Through Time
Discover memorable sayings and tales that define the O'Dell-Krebbs Family. For instance, who could forget "How about them apples" or "Not going to be noticed on a galloping horse"? These sayings provide insight into our family's values and character.
Gems of Wisdom
Delve into our family's unique expressions and shared experiences. Here, we share humorous anecdotes, historical snippets, family lore, and short sayings passed down through generations. Perfect for families interested in genealogy and history!
Pithy Sayings
Welcome to our collection of family anecdotes, historical tales, and cherished 'pity sayings.' Explore the lore that binds the O'Dell-Krebbs Family together. Wensel O'Dell started writing these sayings down, and we're just adding to the list.
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Pithy Sayings
You got it as cheap as I did. (relating to gossip)
Over yonder.
Djeetyet? No, jew?
How about them apples.
It will never be noticed on a galloping horse. (And that's the kind you ride).
Feel that sea breeze.
You bet your boots
Don't get on a high horse
Hold your horses
Hog heaven
Beat the band
Hang in there
Thank God It's Friday TGIF
That's "A Pretty"
High as a cat's back
Shines like new money
Once in a Blue Moon
Experience is the best teacher
S---- and fall back in it
Another day, another dollar
I have the Whim Whams
Trust me
Wish in one hand
Scarce as Hen's Teeth
Is you is, or is you ain't?
I can see that sticking out
Fine as Frog's Hair
Likes salt (lacking salt)
I feel a nap coming on
If it had been a snake, it would have bitten you
Sick cat
Does a duck have lips?
Does a bear go in the woods
Let your hair down
Old ways won't open new doors
Hidee Ho
Make it light on yourself
That sounds like a winner (Plan)
Slick as butter
Talking to a stump
Let it smoke
Felt like I've been sent for and couldn't come
Dodged lightning
I feel a nap coming on
Like talking to a stump
Well, I guess that fixed your little red wagon
Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Not any bigger than a minute.
Not worth the money
Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick
Lickity Split
Did you get your ears lowered? (haircut)
Ain't got no business.
That just beats all.
Get all gussied up.
Frothing at the bit to do it.
Let's high-tail it.
Near to meddling. (getting Nosie)
It just went all over me. (Funny feeling, goose bumps)
Get up, you're sleeping your life away.
I'll get a round tuit.
Best thing since sliced bread.
That's a rough row to hoe.
Birds of a feather flock together.
I agree with the last person I talk to.
Uh oh, Spaghetti O.
That's a whole other ball game.
Talking a mile a minute.
You bet your bottom dollar.
Don't beat around the bush.
I just seized up.
Boy Howdy.
Close, but no cigar.
Sick as a dog.
The first liar doesn't have a chance.
I degree with you on that.
Advice when going someplace in a hurry: "Clean down as far as possible, clean up as far as possible, then clean possible."
You can take that to the bank.
Bright eyed and bushy tailed.
Oh, Horsefeathers!
Pull my finger (Uncle Runt).
One thing leads to another.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Put that where the sun don't shine.
Down in the mouth.
Off to the races.
You going to à fire? (Hurry)
Hold your feet to the fire.
Like a flea in a hot skillet.
It will come out in the wash.
Never refuse money. ( See Bev Story next page)
Pick up the house (to clean up)
Take up the gravy
Tell a lie when the truth would be better
It's in the mail
Drinkie Poo
Purt Near It (almost)
Pashaw
That's some kind of ride
That's a good idea
Don't take my word for it
Dad-blast it
Kiss foot, kid.
Nothing (as an answer before anyone asks)
Wheeler-dealer
Cut a fat hog
Crooked as a dog's hind leg
Read 'em and weep
Lordy have mercy
Is you is, or is you ain't
My baby
Make it light on yourself
That sounds like a plan / winner
Slickness of butter
Talking to a stump
Man, that's coffee
Feel like I've been sent for and couldn't come
Dodged lightning
Up a creek without a paddle
Rise and Shine.
Loose as a goose
So ugly he means harm
Every old crow thinks hers is the blackest
Hair is getting kinky (sit after ????
You come over (disbelief)
As sweet as pecan pie
Annie, Annie........over.
Shuie, Nasty.
Fiddle Faddle
Purt nearit (almost)
That's a good idea
Don't take my word for it
TGIF (Thank God it's Friday)
Dad blast it
Wheeler dealer
Handy as a pocket in a shirt
Read 'em and weep
Rode hard and put away wet
Well, if that don't beat all
Close enough for government work
That's the way the ball bounces
That's why we can't have nice things.
Go ask your Daddy (Momma)
I caught myself a looking.
Divvy it up.
Colder than a well digger's a__ __.
Get off your high horse.
How are you? Fair to middling.
I crimped the page.
Wake up, you're wasting daylight.
You're no house afire.
Easy as pie.
Do stupid things, win stupid prizes.
Garbage in, garbage out.
Finish it in nothing flat.
It's all down hill from here.
We went to school and back up hill both ways barefoot in the snow.
You bet your bottom dollar.
Clean as a whistle.
Full as a tick
Sh- - -ing in high cotton.
Don't throw me in that briar patch.
If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Oh, hog wash.
God damn, god damn (Daddy)
Such language. (Moma hearing cuss words)
Get your cotton picking hands off that.
I'm just piddling around the house.
You're galavanting around town.
Don't borrow trouble.
I either need to get a haircut or dog tags.
She thinks she's all that and a bag of chips.
It's foggy as all get out.
You're pulling my leg.
Is that the pot calling the kettle black?
Paid a pretty penny.
Jerry heading out the door, Judy asks: Where you going? Jerry says, None of your bee's wax.
When some people talk about their family tree, they trim off a branch or two.
If you can't go looking thin, go looking rich..
They’ll be sorry.
