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not just whistling Dixie
Rur. not talking nonsense. (Alludes to a song titled "Dixie.") Man, you are right! You're not just whistling Dixie. When you say she is wrong, you're not just whistling Dixie. You ain't just whistlin' Dixie. Rur. You are right. Tom: Sure is hot today. Bill: Yeah, you ain't just whistlin' Dixie. It's a scorcher. Charlie: That was a good movie. Jane: You ain't just whistlin' Dixie. It was the best I've ever seen. See also: just be whistling Dixie (American informal) to talk in a way that makes things seem better than they really are (usually negative) We're really making money these days and I'm not just whistling Dixie. See also: whistle Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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