Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, phrase

An exclamation of being flabergasted, like being exhausted by the events.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! The dog jumped on the davenport again?!?!?

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.

more than carter’s have liver pills, phrase

Having a huge amount of something - way more than what is needed.
You’ve got more food here than Carter’s has liver pills!

Added on July 19, 2021 by Zach M.

sweating like a whore in church, phrase

When a person is sweating profusely, like a "whore" being in "church" because of her fear of being struck by lightning by God because of their sins.
The temperature in the parlor is so hot that I am sweating like a whore in church!

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.