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Texas Phrasebook

   a.. The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving = Not overly-intelligent.
   b.. Tighter than bark on a tree = Not very generous.
   c.. Big hat, no cattle = All talk and no action.
   d.. We've howdied but we ain't shook yet = We've made a brief acquaintance,
but not been formally introduced.
   e.. He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow = He has a pretty high
opinion of himself.
   f.. As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party = (self-explanatory).
   g.. S/He's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth = Talks a lot.
   h.. It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs = We really could use a
little rain around here
   i.. Just because a chicken has wings don't mean it can fly = Appearances
can be deceptive.
   j.. This ain't my first rodeo = I've been around awhile.
   k.. He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch = Not the most
handsome of men.
   l.. They ate supper before they said grace = Living in sin.
   m.. As full of wind as a corn-eating horse = Rather prone to boasting.
   n.. You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make 'em biscuits =
You can say whatever you want about something, but that doesn't change what
it is.