There are a host of country phrases that we throw around and utilize to convey our depth of feelings and attitudes – phrases that go far beyond ordinary conversation and linguistic offerings into plain talk. These so-called country phrases - aka - slang often “fit the bill” and say what needs to be said quickly and efficiently. Slang, in a matter of speaking, quickly gets down to the root of any matter and clarifies exactly what the speaker is trying to convey. For those who speak the language, there’s no room for confusion as to the exactness of meaning or message. Let me explain.