Idioms

show me, I'm from Missouri

I'm from Missouri

I require proof; you'll have to show me. Often used in longer phrases, such as "Show me, I'm from Missouri," or "I'm from Missouri and you'll have to show me." The phrase derives from Missouri's nickname, "The Show Me State." I don't believe a word of what you say. I'm from Missouri—show me the deed. There's no way I believe she can eat that many hamburgers in under an hour—I'm from Missouri. The president says his tax plan will make everyone a little bit richer. Well, I'm from Missouri, and he'll have to show me.
See also: Missouri

show me, I'm from Missouri

I require proof; you'll have to show me. The phrase derives from Missouri's nickname, "The Show Me State." I don't believe you've got the deed to this property—show me, I'm from Missouri. A: "I've got $30,000 in the bank that I'm ready to invest." B: "Ha! Show me, I'm from Missouri!"
See also: Missouri, show
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