How to speak like a real Texan/American

I cannot help you with the accent, that's the born and bred thing, but I can help you with some of the expressions people use. Don't forget, my reference is being Dutch. I was taught British English, and we do have a lot of English radio and tv, but I never heard these expressions before. I'll try and add when I hear new things.



 

What they say

What they mean
He is not a happy camper He is not happy 
Hot diggety dog Totally awesome 
Brainfart Memory lapse 
Don't have a cow Don't get upset 
SOL Shit, out of luck
Dude Whoever
See ya Whenever we meet again I will still know you 
He thinks he's all that and a bag of chips He really thinks he's something
She's a few sandwiches short of a picknick She's stark raving mad
the whole kit and caboodle Everything
PHAT Pretty, Hot and Tempting
Church and other Billboards
Although I don't go to church that often, we pass them often enough. Sometimes their billboards have things that either make me laugh or make me think and I wanted to share some of them with you without trying to convert you :) I also pick up slogans from other stores, some are really creative !

Opportunity may knock once, temptation will lean on your doorbell

Our hardwood flooring is guaranteed to last 2 husbands

If your Scooby looks Shaggy, it's time for a trim (on a pet hotel)

What does the bird say ? "cheap cheap" (on a pawn shop)

The truth never hurts, unless it needs to.

Work is a slice of life, it's not the whole pizza !

God may tell you to wait, he/she never tells you to worry

Forbidden fruits make lots of jams

You make a living by what you get, make a life by what you give


Slogans and Signs

Ped X-ing: Pedestrian crossing
Fabric Free Entertainment - advertisement for a gentleman's club