Raised in the south, my minds was filled with pithy little sayings my mother used. She seemed to have one for every occasion or incident.
I’m trying to remember as many as I can. I’ll add them as I remember them.

I killed a bahr(bear), but Paw shot it.
Take credit for someone else’s accomplishment

Just because his mouth opens and shuts don’t make it a prayer book.
Don’t believe everything you hear. Prayer book being a bible.

Tight as Dick’s hat band.
Cheap or cheapskate

Can’t throw out dishwater for them.
Too frequent a guest, such as a relative or neighbor. Or, someone you enjoy seeing a bunch as a show of pleasure.

Goat shower.
A light rain, just enough to get a goat wet and make it stink.

Root hog or die.
Get off your ass and do something!

Grandma’s slow, but she’s old.
Self-explanatory really. You have excuse for being slow and lazy.

You’re (he/she is) in high cotton!
Refers to a bountiful cotton crop, large cotton balls, and easy to pick. Good fortune is shining on you whether deserved or not.

You can’t make a silk purse out of a pig’s ear.
In broad terms, a person with no class or cooth that is putting on aires.