“Cuttin’ A Rug”
“Cutting a rug” doesn’t refer to making a rug fit somewhere better, but actually refers to dancing! If someone asks you what you want to do tonight, you might respond by saying you want to “cut a rug.” You can also compliment someone’s dancing by saying that they’re “cuttin’ a rug.”
“Cuttin’ A Rug”
“Whatever Floats Your Boat”
This is another phrase that has trickled out to be used outside of the south. If you’re asked for your opinion but you’re not feeling too opinionated, you can answer by telling someone “whatever floats your boat.” It’s a great phrase to let someone know that you’re not feeling very opinionated about something and they can make the decision.
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“Whatever Floats Your Boat”
