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? (Did you eat yet? No, did you?)
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! (Granny Krebbs cuss word)
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 on Story Page).
If it isn't one thing it's another.
Like a flee on a hot skillet.
A watched pot never boils.
Didn't hurt my feeling none.
Is it bigger than a breadbox?
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. (Granny Krebbs cuss word).
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.
Get on the stick.
I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Nothing to shake a stick at.
Why me?
Keep your eye on the ball.
She gets it honest.
It will all come out in the wash.
None too soon.
I cut it twice, and it is still too short.
