Bible belt

the Bible Belt

A region in the United States noted for widespread belief in Christian fundamentalism, typically the Midwest and South. You can expect most politicians to attempt to court voters in the Bible Belt, but, as usual, they are careful about what they say there.
See also: belt, Bible
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Bible belt

An area noted for religious fundamentalism; specifically, parts of the American South and Midwest. For example, You wouldn't dare try to sell a sex manual in the Bible belt. This term alludes to the prevalence of evangelical revivals, strict morals, belief in the literal truth of the Bible, and similar traits. [c. 1920]
See also: belt, Bible
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • the Bible Belt
  • as American as mom and apple pie
  • as American as motherhood and apple pie
  • motherhood
  • motherhood and apple pie
  • mom and apple pie
  • a coon's age
  • be of the opinion that
  • be of the opinion that...
  • a person after (one's) own
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