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If someone is “I’m madder than a wet hen" then they are....
Very mad.
Not very mad.
A bit crazy or insane.
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If someone in Texas is "all hat and no cattle," then they're probably...
Boastful but not truthful.
A big shot.
A bit of a thief.
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If something is "more than you can shake a stick at," how much is it?
Not very much.
A little.
A lot.
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If someone is "ready and rearin' to go" then they are probably pretty....
Angry
Excited
Impatient
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If someone in Texas says "bless your heart," what they really mean is...
You're awful.
I feel sorry for you.
I hope things turn around for you.
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If someone "might could" then they....
Could
Won't
Will
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The phrase “I wouldn’t trust him any farther than I could throw him" means that someone is....
Unfaithful
Untrustworthy
Clever
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If someone says "if you don't like the weather, wait a minute," they're tying to say that....
The weather changes pretty quickly.
You're impatient and needy.
You should probably move to a different town.
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If someone is "fixin' to" do something, then the are....
About to do it.
Thinking about doing it.
Not going to do it.
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If someone says, "That’s close enough for government work," what they mean is the work is....
Bad
Acceptable
Amazing
Unfortunately, you're knowledge of Texas phrases and lingo isn't quite as big as the Lone Star state! You know a bit of phrases here and there, but you wouldn't hold you own in a conversation with a true Texan just yet. Better luck next time!
C+, Texas Phrase Fail
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You know your Texas phrases almost as well as a true resident of the Lone Star State! While you could keep up with the cowboys and cowgirls in conversation, you might get lost once or twice along the way. Luckily, you know just enough to make it in this great state and appease the locals!
B+, Texas Phrase Ace
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You're an expert on all things Texas, especially the lingo! These phrases are simply second nature to you and common lines you've likely heard since birth. You're a Texan at heart and nothing could ever change that fact!
A+, Texas Phrase Expert
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Can you translate these weird Texas phrases as well as a local? It's time to put your knowledge of Texas slang to the ultimate test! Ready to find out how much you know? Start this Texas sized quiz!
1
If someone is “I’m madder than a wet hen" then they are....
Very mad.
Not very mad.
A bit crazy or insane.
2
If someone in Texas is "all hat and no cattle," then they're probably...
Boastful but not truthful.
A big shot.
A bit of a thief.
3
If something is "more than you can shake a stick at," how much is it?
Not very much.
A little.
A lot.
4
If someone is "ready and rearin' to go" then they are probably pretty....
Angry
Excited
Impatient
5
If someone in Texas says "bless your heart," what they really mean is...
You're awful.
I feel sorry for you.
I hope things turn around for you.
6
If someone "might could" then they....
Could
Won't
Will
7
The phrase “I wouldn’t trust him any farther than I could throw him" means that someone is....
Unfaithful
Untrustworthy
Clever
8
If someone says "if you don't like the weather, wait a minute," they're tying to say that....
The weather changes pretty quickly.
You're impatient and needy.
You should probably move to a different town.
9
If someone is "fixin' to" do something, then the are....
About to do it.
Thinking about doing it.
Not going to do it.
10
If someone says, "That’s close enough for government work," what they mean is the work is....
Bad
Acceptable
Amazing
