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5 Phrases Only Iowans Know
Every state, and every region in the USA has ways of saying things, but here in Iowa and the Midwest we have some of the best and funniest ways of saying, or explaining something. I’d even go as far to say that we may have some of the best phrases here in the states.
Let's see if you know, or use all these great, and iconic Iowa sayings.
We have all probably said one of these words, this makes for a great quiz for your non Iowa and Midwestern friends. Let us know how you and your friends did. We have 5 iconic sayings, and a few honorable mentions.
Iconic Iowa Sayings
Do you say any of the phrases or know someone who does. I say three out of the five all the time. My mom says all of them. I refuse to call the game corn hole, even though I'm an Iowan. I gotta call it bags. My family and I even joke about it.
Another word that has a different meaning is Soda, or pop, or cola, or coke. Depending on where you are that carbonated drink has a different name, and people will fight you about it what the right answer is. What do you think the right answer is?
Share your favorite Iowa, or Midwestern saying on our app or any of the k92.3 social medias. If you grew up somewhere else let us know your awesome local sayings.
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