from Missouri, I'm

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.

from Missouri, I'm

I'm extremely skeptical so you'll have to prove it. For example, You won the lottery? Come on, I'm from Missouri. The full expression, I'm from Missouri and you'll have to show me, dates from about 1880. Some authorities believe it alludes to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, whereby Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state and slavery was forbidden in certain other areas, but the connection, if any, is not clear.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

a dumb priest never got a parish
be at a disadvantage
at a disadvantage
address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
address comments or remarks to
address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
be in it for
be more than (something)
be more than glad, ready, etc.
away from it all

References in periodicals archive

"If I could talk to the guy from Missouri, I'm sure we'll understand.

UO's hopes might rest on one kick

词组	from Missouri, I'm
释义	from Missouri, I'm 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. See also: Missouri Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. from Missouri, I'm I'm extremely skeptical so you'll have to prove it. For example, You won the lottery? Come on, I'm from Missouri. The full expression, I'm from Missouri and you'll have to show me, dates from about 1880. Some authorities believe it alludes to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, whereby Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state and slavery was forbidden in certain other areas, but the connection, if any, is not clear. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: a dumb priest never got a parish be at a disadvantage at a disadvantage address (one's) comments to (someone or something) address comments or remarks to address (one's) remarks to (someone or something) be in it for be more than (something) be more than glad, ready, etc. away from it all References in periodicals archive "If I could talk to the guy from Missouri, I'm sure we'll understand. UO's hopes might rest on one kick
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