   From Here to SundayFrom here to Sunday is a Southern and Appalachian phrase meaning "a long way," "a long time," or "to an extreme degree." It’s often used to exaggerate distance, duration, or intensity - usually with humor or emphasis. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #Measurements #DialectandGrammar #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  'From here to Sunday' is a common measurement down here. Hillbilly Dude Says... 'From here to Sunday' is a common measurement down here. Pronunciation[frum HEER tuh SUN-day] /frəm hɪɚ tə ˈsʌn.deɪ/ Meaning & Usage- To an Extreme or Excessive Degree (adverbial phrase)
Mamaw:
You keep that up, and I’ll fuss from here to Sunday.
Papaw:
Ain’t no doubt she will.- Over a Long Distance or Time
Estel:
That dog chased that rabbit from here to Sunday.
Elmer:
Reckon he’s halfway to Monday by now.★ One of the South’s favorite ways to stretch a story - you can measure just about anything "from here to Sunday." ★ Origin and EtymologyLikely from rural Southern and Midland hyperbole traditions, pairing everyday time markers with exaggeration. "Sunday" adds color and rhythm - a familiar end point everyone understands. Usage NotesStill common in the South and Appalachia. Used to emphasize endurance, effort, or exasperation - from long-winded talkers to stubborn mules. | ...
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